Registered Nurses - Am Shifts (Including Weekends)

Are you passionate about aged care and want to work with other like minded clinical leaders?

Coolibah Care has been the aged care provider of choice in the Peel region for over 50 years.  We are an independent not-for-profit organisation, offering a range of services including residential care, independent living, home services, respite and day care.

We currently have permanent shift positions available within our residential facility working the following patterns:

Saturday and Sunday 7.00 am - 3.15 pm (week 2)

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 7.00 am - 3.15 pm (week 2)

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7.00 am - 3.15 pm (week 1)

These three different shift patterns must be accepted in their entirety to provide continuity of care to our residents.  You will have the ability to pick up other shifts as these become available.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and generous salary packing options, with the ability to package up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay
• Access to various discounts via Coolibah's Reward and Recognition platform
• A flexible, diverse and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Ongoing support from a professional team of Registered and Enrolled Nurses
• The opportunity to truly make a difference in someone’s life everyday
• The opportunity to showcase your leadership skills
• Brand new staff amenities
• Free on-site parking
• Great central Mandurah location

About the role:

Reporting to the Facility Manager the Registered Nurse will, deliver, manage and co-ordinate quality care for the residents as per their individual care plans and work alongside the team of peer clinical staff who lead our care team.

Your skills, training and experience checklist:

• Experience in a Registered Nurse position
• Knowledge of the aged care industry and the associated standards is preferable 
• Current Registration with the AHPRA
• Previous experience leading a team of care workers and effective teamwork
• Previous practical experience undertaking client assessments and developing individual person-centred care plans
• Excellent Communication skills both Verbal and written
• National Police Clearance, less than 6 months old
• Evidence of COVID and Flu Vaccinations

Key Accountabilities of the Role:

• Undertake clinical assessments within the scope of practice, update care plans and ensure the appropriate referral to other members of the team where condition or need changes.
• Work in partnership with every consumer to ensure that care plans reflect their individual preferences.
• Lead and monitor the delivery of care to the consumers assigned to your area for each shift ensuring it meets the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Work collaboratively with other clinical staff supporting those more junior members including Enrolled Nurses.
• Manage junior staff on a daily basis and participate in performance management under the direction of the clinical care manager. Where training or education needs are identified, facilitate training and support educational development of staff. 
• Ensure the delivery of appropriate and quality care meet the consumer’s needs in a timely manner including, but not limited to, personal care, social support, medication administration, mobility and comfort and nutrition needs.

Our Values:

• Caring | putting people first
• Collaboration | working together
• Conscientious | doing things well

If your personal values align with our organisation values, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply:

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and meet the requirements of this role, please click the Apply Now button and include a covering letter . 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.