Registered Nurse

Cabanda Care Inc is located in Rosewood a regional town located 20km west of Ipswich. Opening in 1987 as a 26-bed hostel, Cabanda was a vision of the local community to provide an aged care facility where people could age in the community they lived in.
Since then, we have grown to include a 71 Bed Residential Aged Care Facility, a retirement village with 42 independent living units, Centre based Respite and Social Care Group, Home and Community Care, Meals on Wheels, Community Transport, and the Cabanda Café.
Cabanda is the largest employer in Rosewood and the vision of Rosewood residents living in a community with those they have known all their lives has been maintained. We are proud to say we are still owned by the local community.

Why Work for us?

The Philosophy of Cabanda Care is the overall welfare and well-being of those entrusted to our care and the support and education of those who deliver care and services. Whether you work in Nursing, Hospitality, Community Care or Social group we will strive to give you the education and encouragement you need to succeed. As a community owned organization, we offer all our staff salary packaging. We provide 24-hour access to an employee assistance program for our staff.
Cabanda Care not just a job, but a community.

Positions Available

We require a Permanent (Full or Part Time) Registered Nurse to work predominantly night shifts (2145 to 0615), however some day shifts and afternoon shifts may be available.

A Casual Registered Nurse is required to work across all shifts (night/day/afternoon).

Please note that these positions are not suitable for Enrolled Nurses.

Position purpose

To supervise the day to day care of residents of the facility in a manner that is resident centred; delivers quality service; and adheres to Cabanda’s mission and vision statements.

Main tasks
Core objectives include:

• Involvement in care plans for each resident, evaluate and review at intervals as required
• Ensure resident’s individual needs are met by the provision of appropriate services
• Assist and support Doctors and other medical professionals in their assessment and treatment of residents.
• Ensure resident views are sought in matters relating to them and their lives in the facility
• Involvement in establishment and modification of a continuing schedule of residents’ spiritual, physical, social, and mental activities
• Maintain compliance with the accreditation standards
• Ensure documentation required to maximise Government funding/subsidies is current.
• Maintain resident’s records.
• Supervise allocated staff on each shift to ensure all are working efficiently and effectively within their scope of practice.
• Supervisor of staff/resident relationships to ensure that residents are given privacy, dignity and as far as possible, independence
• Assist residents with making and keeping of appointments
• Observe, document and report to the DON resident matters such as:
  • Change in health status
  • Physical ailments
  • Changes in behavior patterns
  • Unusual reactions
  • Loss of appetite
  • Gain or loss of weight
• Replace sick staff in accordance with authorised staffing levels and in observance of industrial awards
• Monitor staff performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the facility
• Ensure that all practices for the workplace health and safety are observed, including familiarity with fire and safety equipment and fire drills
• Ensure staff are willing, co-operative and friendly towards residents and their families

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

Other Duties

• Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/require
• To express a responsible attitude to work safety.
• To participate in continuous improvement activities (audits/surveys).
• To attend all mandatory training and other in-service education as required.
• Attend meetings as required
• Complete CQI Forms/Hazard Forms/Feedback Forms to identify problems and make suggestions for improving the working and living environment.

Required qualities

• Professional approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good time management skills.
• Is reliable and punctual.
• Has the ability and is willing to maintain harmonious interpersonal and working relationships

Desired competencies

• The ability to support a safe environment within the Facility.
• The ability to safeguard the dignity and privacy of the Residents.
• The ability to prioritise care and make decisions about care needs of the residents

Qualifications

• Maintains a current registration as a Registered Nurse with APHRA
• Current CPR Certificate
• Has a current Police Certificate

Experience

• Experience in Aged Care is an advantage
• A minimum 2 years post registration experience 
• We will consider newly graduated candidates if able to display the correct skill set

Knowledge

•  Current knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene
•  Effective interpersonal and communication skills with other staff and Residents.
•  Knowledge of Infection Control Guidelines.
•  Has a genuine interest in Aged Care

Skills & competencies

• Customer service focused: committed to providing 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 detail: attention to detail when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
• Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.