AddressAbout the Company
Napier Street Aged Care Services is a ‘not for profit’ incorporated association that exists to provide residential and community care for older adults
The Service is governed by a Board of Management who all have a keen interest in Aged Care Services. The Board employ a Chief Executive Officer to manage the day-to-day operations and to provide strategic direction with respect to the further development of quality programs and services. Napier Street Aged Care Services employ trained, qualified and committed staff who ensure the delivery of best practice care and services.
VISION
Compassionate care of our Community
MISSION
To provide high quality community and residential care and support to older members of our community regardless of financial status.
VALUES
Respect, Companion, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Excellence
About the Role
We currently have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the team working full time. The Registered Nurse Grade 1-3 is responsible for ensuring clinical best practice is adhered to, and all areas of legislation and compliance are met.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and a current practicing certificate.
- Evidence of recent clinical experience in aged care within Australia
- Good communication (written and verbal) and good computer skills
- Ability to work with residents from culturally diverse backgrounds in varying levels of functioning.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and as a member of multi skilled team
- Knowledge of universal infection control precautions
- Understanding of COVID and other general infection protocols
- Understanding of the ageing process and associated cognitive deficits.
- Well organised and manages time effectively
- Ability to achieve set goals and objectives
- Understanding of care assessment and the ANACC assessment process
- Understanding of Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards
- Able to show annual evidence of maintenance of CPD points
- Current Police Check (Full disclosure or standard disclosure)
- Covid-19 Vaccine (3rd dose)
- Australian resident or permanent citizen
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS & DUTIES:
- Ensure residents are encouraged and assisted to maintain their independence and lifestyle / social choices.
- Ensure all clinical documentation is completed within associated timeframes.
- Ensure assessments and care plans optimise the health and well-being of residents, inclusive of both clinical and non-clinical requirements.
- Manage all aspects of medication management as per current legislation, and in accordance with guidelines established by the AHPRA.
- Participate in the Napier Street Aged Care Services quality improvement program
- Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Comply with all Napier Street Aged Care Services policies and procedures
- Maintain privacy obligations at all times as per legislation
- Adhere to all legislative guidelines
- Complete an annual staff appraisal
- Maintain all vacations as per government legislation
- Comply at all times with the Aged Care Code of Conduct as per below:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
• Salary packaging and Novated Lease for eligible employees
• Employee assistance program
• Appreciation and a warm smile every day at work
• Annual flu shot on-site
• Free meals
Apply Today
Please send your covering letter and resume to ****@nsacs.org.au
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for initial telephone interview
