Registered Nurse - St George's
About The Position
Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services. Our Nurses deliver specialised, high quality nursing care to older Victorians in our residential homes and in client homes in our local communities. They enjoy working within a supportive, respectful environment where their expertise and empathy are valued and rewarded. Growing professionally while maintaining a sustainable work/life balance, our Nurses enjoy ongoing opportunities to progress their careers. Each day, they have the chance to apply their skills in a meaningful way, have more autonomy for critical thinking and space to make a positive impact within their communities. We are looking for experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our St George's home, in Altona Meadows, home to 124 residents.
Requirements
- Experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and respiration with AHPRA as a Division 1
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ID or the ability to obtain
- Good judgement and decision-making skills; able to respond quickly to issues and effectively resolve
- The ability to show empathy and treat others with dignity and respect, and a collaborative approach to working with residents, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders
- An understanding of the aged care legislative framework and requirements, including safe medication administration
- A high level of accountability for your own work
- A friendly and positive attitude with the ability to demonstrate client-focused behaviour
Responsibilities
- Providing excellent, resident-focused care in relation to specialised nursing needs, such as management of diabetes, wounds, infections, pain and medications
- Maintaining documentation; completing resident assessments, incident investigation and related care documents
- Overseeing the administration of day-to-day tasks as relates to the provision of clinical care to achieve best resident outcomes and undertaking clinical monitoring of residents and escalating changes as required
- Spend time with the residents to connect, share stories and show empathy
- Provide guidance and support to the care team, including Personal Care workers and Enrolled Nurses
Benefits
- $44.63 - $51.79 per hour (depending on years' experience) + superannuation
- Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
- Permanent part time shifts
- Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
- Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
