Registered Nurse (Contract)

About the Job:

Advantage Healthcare Support Nursing Agency is a well-established yet contemporary organization that provides support services to people with a disability with respect, courtesy, and dignity. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for bringing AHS values, mission, and vision. Your genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in our resident’s quality of life will be evident in everything you do, as will your ability to empathize and put yourself in their shoes.

Required Qualities:

• Professional approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Display a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of AHS.
• Have a commitment to teamwork and contribute to the team and organizational performance.
• Ensure that the AHS Code of Conduct is adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that all policies, procedures, and work practices are adhered to at all times.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability in case of management or in undertaking GP management plans.
• Ability to plan, prioritize & manage day-to-day activities in an efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• Current AHPRA registration 
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in Aged Care or Community services.
• Proven experience in a Community RN role.
• The ability to provide comprehensive and coordinated nursing services in the general practice setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with highly developed communication skills.
• Experience in a clinical leadership role with the ability to manage day-to-day clinical issues.

Skills & competencies: 

• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone, and face to face.
• Communication: The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
• Attention to retail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
• Commerciality: the ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
• Time management/organization: accomplish objectives effectively within the time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within the portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.