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Form of workThe Position
The Shire of Manjimup is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join the Shire’s Home and Community Care team. This role is responsible for:
- Assessing the needs of individuals and their service requirements whilst promoting physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Developing support plans for individuals residing in the Respite House and report required changes to the Clinical Care Coordinator or Manager Home & Community Care.
- Assisting with clinical aspects of HCP consumers when required.
- Ensuring Support Workers and EN’s under your supervision are appropriately skilled and understand the needs of the consumer.
- Administering schedule 8 medications and provide specialised nursing care as per consumers clinical support plan in the Respite House and in home care.
- Providing high quality supervision of the Respite House, ensuring the respite service runs effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
- Available for flexible hours during the day and weekends, including overnight on call shifts.
- Liaising with medical professionals, allied health professionals, co-workers and other personal in order to provide the best outcomes for individuals.
- Assisting with clinical training to Respite House and Community workers.
The Person
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
- At least 3 years nursing experience within the Aged & Disability care sector.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical experience and expertise working with consumers in the community.
- Understanding of care assessment in the Aged Care sector.
- Knowledge and experience with supporting people living with dementia or a disability.
- Excellent computer literacy and communication skills both verbally and written.
- Current 'C' class driver's licence and a registered reliable vehicle with full comprehensive insurance is required.
- Knowledge of Aged & Disability legislation and standards (desirable).
- Knowledge of reporting requirements as prescribed in the contracts with the relevant funding bodies (desirable).
The Benefits
The Shire provides the following benefits:
- Immediate start available.
- Additional superannuation matching up to 5.5%.
- Free Manjimup Regional AquaCentre membership.
- Free parking.
- Great opportunity providing challenging and varied scope of works.
- Idyllic location, tall timbers of the Southern Forests, to coastal settlements of the south, and providing an excellent work life balance.
Click here to Apply
Well, what are you waiting for? Jump on to www.manjimup.wa.gov.au for all the information about the position, including the position description and how to apply. You can also find information on the Shire of Manjimup and the benefits of the local community. For further information, including the position description, please contact Emily O’Neil, Human Resources Manager, by phone (08) 9771 7751 or email hr@manjimup.wa.gov.au
Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday, 29 May 2024
The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date for applications.
