AddressOolong Aged Care, based in Howlong is inviting applications from Registered Nurses with a passion for person-centred care to bring their skills to this casual position with the opportunity to become permanent, which includes being available for all shifts including some weekend work.
The Role
Our Registered Nurses play a key role in ensuring our consumers are cared for physically, emotionally and spiritually, responding to their varied needs with empathy and respect.
We are seeking somebody to provide clinical leadership and case management to the consumers in our care, as well as someone that can provide holistic care to our consumers, including caring for their physical and mental wellbeing as well as their safety. You will liaise with the Facility Manager and our Clinical Nurse Consultant to deliver a consumer-focused service that effectively meets individual consumers’ needs, while promoting functional independence, wellness and lifestyle choices within a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) environment. You will do this through the effective application of your clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based approaches and practice.
What you will bring to the role
- Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in Aged Care preferred
- Familiar with the Aged Care Act 1997
- Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to Quality and Aged Care Standards
- Familiar with Aged Care Funding
- Affinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementia
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
- Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
- Skills in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety
- A requirement to meet National Accreditation competency – CPD hours of 20 minimum yearly standards.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benfits , tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal background, probity and pre-employment medical checks.
Interested?
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below and submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter advising us of what opportunity you are interested in.
If you have any questions regarding this role you may contact us via email at ***********@upa.org.au to have a confidential discussion or request to view the Position Description.
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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Human Resources Team at **@upa.org.au.
