Registered Nurse
The Opportunity
What is this employer looking for? A Registered Nurse who can take charge clinically on a shift in a not-for-profit aged care home in regional New South Wales, near Wagga Wagga. The organisation is community owned and has supported older people for 40 years.
From a recruiter's point of view, the brief rewards nurses who can show leadership on the floor, confident medication handling (Schedule 8 included) and solid care planning. Aged care history is highly regarded, but nurses from other clinical fields are encouraged to put their hand up. You would report to the Deputy Director of Nursing.
The employer offers sponsorship opportunities for suitably qualified international candidates, subject to eligibility, professional registration, migration requirements and its approval.
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Key Responsibilities
- Organise and provide nursing care shaped around individual residents
- Assess residents clinically
- Prepare care plans and evaluate resident outcomes
- Administer medicines, Schedule 8 medications among them, in keeping with legislation and procedure
- Look after wounds and keep up clinical monitoring
- Escalate any change in a resident's health without delay
- Supervise, guide and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and care staff
- Document care accurately and help with AN-ACC assessments where required
- Contribute to incident management, infection prevention and quality improvement work
- Keep residents, families, medical practitioners and allied health professionals informed, and help meet the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and professional nursing requirements
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bachelor of Nursing, or a recognised equivalent
- Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA, current
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Strong medication management and care planning skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Comfortable working independently, setting clinical priorities and reacting to residents' changing needs
- Knowledge of aged care quality, safety and clinical governance requirements, with commitment to residents' dignity, choice and independence
- Can satisfy applicable aged care worker screening requirements
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Registered Nurse) in the email subject.
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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