Registered Nurse | Launceton, Tas

Main tasks

• Undertake comprehensive resident assessment 
  
• Develop a nursing care plan in consultation with the multidisciplinary team and evaluate the outcome 
  
• Undertake holistic care including emotional, psychological, and spiritual support 
  
• Administer medications and evaluate the outcome 
  
• Operate in a critical and complex environment
  
• Works as a residential advocate, supervise and mentor ENs and junior  RNs
  
• Work in consultation with the multidisciplinary team for a better outcome of the resident 
  
• Participate and contribute to occupational health and safety activities to ensure a safe work environment for residents, family, and colleagues. Keeping a safe and clean work environment 
  
• Participate in regular personal and professional development 
  
• Monitoring the residents condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.
  
• Observing and interpreting the residents symptoms and communicating them to their doctors.
  
• Collaborating with doctors and nurses to devise individualized care plans for residents.
  

*** The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Other Duties

• Fulfill other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required
  

Ideal Candidate 

• A Passion for caring for others
  
• Respect for all people, regardless of background, age, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation
  
• Actively engage in handovers with the Clinical Care Team to ensure continuity of care across shifts
  
• Hold a valid qualification with the current AHPA registration 
  
• Understanding of AN-ACC- AgedCare funding model 
  
• Working knowledge of Accreditation Standards and Aged Care legislation is desired not mandatory 
  
• Ensure safe medication administration, best practice wound care, and clinical support for our residents, in line with resident needs
  

Desired competencies

• Analytical thinking
  
• Initiative
  
• Tenacity
  
• Strategic thinking
  
• Positive approach to change