AddressPosition Title: Registered Nurse
Employment Status: Full Time
Reports to: Wellness Manager
Position Purpose:
To provide supervision, direction and support to the Community Care team including Carers, Endorsed Enrolled Nurses in accordance with the Legislation and Nursing Standards.
To actively participate in developing and maintaining a culture that promotes and respects the vision, and values of Odyssey in which the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing of the residents is paramount.
Key Requirements:
- Must have current AHPRA registration
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain if required
- Other recent certificates e.g. infection control, manual handling etc. would be beneficial
- Knowledge of Occupational health and safety
- Ability to work a rotating roster for afternoon /Night duty shifts
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the provisions of the Retirement Village Act, Aged Care Act and of the Nurses Professional Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
- Must have a current Australian Federal Police check
- Must have annual Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Key Skills/Experience:
- A keen interest in residential aged care, home care and flexible home care or a health service as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated experience in delegating work within a structured environment, including replacing shifts, care service records, etc.
- Ability to understand and react responsively to resident centered care
- Ability to relay information in assisting the Wellness Manager with the development of nursing strategies/improvements within the community and/or care team, as necessary
- Sound written and oral communication skills – fluent in both written and spoken English
- Demonstrated commitment towards professional development and maintenance of mandatory Competencies and education.
- Applicants must have sound knowledge of the effective use of digital technology and devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PC’s
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
- Have you completed a qualification in nursing?
- How would you rate your English language skills?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Registered Nurse?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
