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Cooinda is an award winning not for profit aged care facility, with a proud 50+ year history of providing outstanding person-centred care for older people and their families. Today, Cooinda is a major employer and a significant financial contributor to Benalla and the wider community.
About the role
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Registered Nurse who will provide clinical supervision and expertise to ensure that direct resident care services are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
You will also assist with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, staff management and effectively contribute to a multi-disciplinary team.
Part-time and casual positions available, full-time also considered.
The successful applicant should have:
- Registered Nurse qualification and current registration with AHPRA
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
- Provide Leadership and supervision to Personal Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses and promote and implement a holistic team approach to the delivery of resident care
- To support staff in implementation of care to the residents
- Gerontology certificate or evidence of continuing studies in Aged Care
- Sound knowledge of the Australian National Aged Care Classification funding model (AN-ACC)
- Sound knowledge of Wound & Pressure Area Management and Falls Prevention Strategies
- Evidence of success in planning, delivering, and evaluating care of the aged person affected by medical and aged related conditions
- Knowledge of relevant Aged Care programs and the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Substantial post-basic experience in nursing
- Ability to work independently
- Understanding and education in regard to the care of people living with dementia
- Understanding, education, and knowledge in regard to pain management for older people
- Understanding, education, and knowledge in regard to caring for the dying and palliative care
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, manage time effectively and complete activities
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Good computer and literacy skills
Contact me at *************@cooinda.org.au or call (03) 5761 3*** for more information or to request a Position Description;
Please submit your Resume with an accompanying Cover Letter.
