Registered Nurse Level 1

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

 About the Role:

This role is the next step in your nursing career, offering a higher level of responsibility and more administration based tasks and will support our team on various shifts.

Be supported by your team at Uniting AgeWell Strathdevon in Latrobe, Tasmania, to provide person centred care to our residents. 

Provide care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management, a level one Registered Nurse is responsible for a level of administrative responsibilities, including:

• Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
• Complex needs require following skillsets
  • catheter management incl. catheterization
  • palliative care incl. syringe driver management
  • wound management
  • identification and escalation of clinical deterioration
  • strong documentation skills with knowledge of ANACC
• Provide leadership, support, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants 
• Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management

About You:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
• Experienced as a Registered Nurse in residential aged care/ home care (preferred)
• Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)
• Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
• Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
• Able to commit to morning, afternoon, overnight or a mix of rostered shifts on a permanent basis 
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• Current and required flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• A current Working With Vulnerable People Card
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

 Why work for Uniting AgeWell?

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• Career pathways and education opportunities available
• A leadership who values you, your skills and your time
• Residents to connect and share with
• EAP to support your well-being

Make a difference in people's lives - apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org
We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.