AddressRegistered Nurse (RN1) After Hours
Multiple Wintringham Hostel Sites
Part Time Basis
- Work with an organisation committed to social justice
- Competitive rate – $63.27 (depending on experience and qualifications) + superannuation
- Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
- Salary Packaging, Meals and Entertainment Packaging
- Laptop & mobile phone provided
- Part Time basis – Multiple shifts available
- Based in Victoria
About us
Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania
About you
You are an RN1 with more than 3 years’ experience in Aged Care (Acute Care experience will be considered) who wants to take the next step up to a role that provides After Hours support across the organization. You will be a good communicator with confident clinical judgement skills and problem-solving abilities in crisis situations.
Your new role
We are currently seeking an After Hours RN1 who will provide support and advice for Supervisors at our Hostel sites. You will be required to attend different Aged Care Homes dependent on the needs of residents and support staff in the provision of clinical care. You will also provide afterhours clinical support for all residential services across Wintringham and assist with urgent operational matters. As a key ‘go to’ person for staff, you will have an excellent understanding of current best practice guidelines and be confident in providing clinical and operational advice and guidance.
Your Part time roster will be covering the below after-hours periods:
Week 1 : Monday and Sunday (2200 – 0730)
Week 2 : Wednesday (2200 – 0730)
Your responsibilities and duties will include (but aren’t limited to):
- Provision of clinical and behavioral support advice and consultation for our Home’s supervisors across the organisation, including detailed record keeping of advice provided and goals in line with Wintringham policies and procedures.
- Provide hands on assessment and guidance at relevant sites for residents that are identified as requiring prompt assessment.
- Assist the site to provide complex nursing care as required. E.g., Palliation
- Provide support for critical incidents and escalate where required
- Operate as the Infection Prevention and Control Lead After Hours.
- Ensure all assessment, communication and documentation processes have been completed for Priority 1 reportable incidents that occur After Hours.
- Provide support to Hostel site Supervisors to fulfil their supervision responsibilities to all direct care nursing and care staff to ensure they fulfil the requirements of their position descriptions
What’s in it for you?
We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:
• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s leading retailers.
What we need from you:
The successful applicant must be a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with at least 3 years experience in Aged Care Previous experience in a supervisory capacity and a good working knowledge of Aged Care and NDIS quality standards would be an advantage. Applicants with knowledge of alcohol dependence and associated behaviours and experience in complex mental illness will be looked on favorably. These will be supported by your:
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Excellent communication skills
- A keen eye for detail
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to improve practices in order to provide the safest possible service to our clients.
- Current drivers license
This sounds great! How do I apply?
For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here
Please submit applications via our website, and addressed to Kim Harwood.
Please upload your documents in PDF format.
Applications close on Thursday 27th of June 2024 at 5pm.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.
Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.
Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as the Flu Vaccine in the current calendar year before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.
Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.
