Registered Nurse

Seasons Living is a privately owned Retirement Living and Aged Care provider. We have various locations across Queensland and are looking for the best people to help make a difference as we create safe, vibrant, and caring communities where people can age with independence, comfort, and grace.

Our Values

Integrity: acting with honesty and fairness, we inject our best into everything we do; and believe in what we stand for.

Collaboration: we work together, communicating positively and openly, to support each other in achieving our goals.

Accountability: we show up and do what we say, taking full accountability for our actions.

Respect: we embrace diversity in our characteristics, skills, and experiences, and recognise each other’s strengths.

Empathy: we listen, communicate with kindness and lead with our hearts.

Seasons is seeking a highly capable, enthusiastic and reliable Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality nursing and personal care to residents on a casual basis, with potential to develop into a permanent part-time role. This role will primarily be based at Caloundra, however occasional travel to Seasons Bribie Island community may be required. Candidates should be willing and able to commute between these locations as needed, with their own reliable transportation. 

Core Responsibilities

• Provision of care to residents with complex clinical needs including but not limited to; wound management, diabetic management, behavioural management, medication management, nutrition and hydration management, pressure care management and incontinence management. 
• Ensure resident care plans, assessments and other documentation is accurately updated and maintained to a high standard in accordance with their individual clinical needs and preferences, in line with Seasons policies and procedures.
• Support residents with end of life and palliative care including the provision of clinical services where required.
• Ensure medications are administered, documented, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations and organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge and skills in relation to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and health management.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities to improve individual outcomes for residents. 
• Provide guidance and support to ENs and PCWs to ensure they are practicing within their scope of practice and within organisational policy in a manner that is empowering, encouraging, and driven by best practice clinical principals and procedures. 
• Participate in professional development and education opportunities to maintain professional currency and further develop clinical skills and understanding. 
• Actively participate in developing cultural competence and demonstrate an understanding of individuals from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

Top Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in aged care, preferably in a residential setting (desirable).
• Strong commitment to promote choice and independence to residents and practice in a manner in keeping with the principles of person-centred care. 
• A strong commitment to excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DVA Community Nursing Program, HCP, Aged Care Standards and Client Rights and Responsibilities.
• Outstanding clinical skills and ability to practice autonomously but within the scope.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Packages with a high level of proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and take actions to meet resident’s needs and expectations. 
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Well-developed written, verbal communication and mathematical skills with the ability to manage and share information effectively.

Requirements

• Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Pre-employment screening (National Police History Check, NDIS).
• Adhere to mandatory vaccination requirements (Public Health Directions).
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Australia Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA) (Unencumbered).