Job Description
As a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities include:
* In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, provide clinical leadership to care staff to ensure care recipients receive safe, effective and appropriate care interventions.
* In conjunction with other staff, the care recipient, family members and a multidisciplinary team, plan and communicate care interventions based on a comprehensive assessment of the care recipient's needs for support, nursing and personal care needs.
* In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, ensure positive care recipient outcomes in line with care plans and safe working practices.
* Provide person-centered individual care to care recipients that reflects a non-institutional approach and encourages independence, honours care recipient dignity and privacy while displaying empathy toward the care recipient.
* Monitor the care recipient's condition; report on changes to all parties and undertake appropriate actions.
* Implement initiatives designed to maintain or improve the quality of care and the quality of life outcomes for the care recipient.
* Act as a care recipient advocate to assist individuals in making choices and informed decisions.
* Undertake collation of assessment and care information, as required, to complete the funding claim process.
* In conjunction with other registered nurses, manage the handover of care recipient issues to change-of-shift staff.
* Maintain the confidentiality, dignity and respect of care recipients at all times.
* Ensure the safe and effective management of medication, infection control and Work Health and Safety practices.
* Actively participate in accreditation audits and ensure all activities in the workplace comply with accreditation requirements.
About the Employer
For Purpose Aged Care (FPAC) is a national alliance of not-for-profit aged care providers committed to strengthening and sustaining high-quality care for older Australians. Established to represent and support mission-driven organisations, FPAC advocates for a fair, transparent and sustainable aged care system that prioritises dignity, compassion and community wellbeing. We are looking for a registered nurse to join us.
About the Candidate
* Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (essential).
* Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in aged care.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in an aged care setting.
* Knowledge of contemporary issues in the aged care sector and relevant accreditation standards.
* Ability to provide leadership, delegate effectively, and contribute to positive care outcomes.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Sound problem-solving and organisational skills.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Basic to intermediate computer skills.
Work Environment
* Friendly, supportive team culture
* Real opportunities to grow your career
* Fun team dress-up days, lunches, and events
* As a not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing matters to us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and happiness, including:
* Tax savings of up to $15,900 with Salary Packaging
* Exclusive discounts at JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa, and more
* Employee Assistance Program (your personal superhero therapist!)
* Novated car leasing options
* Access to the HESTA super fund, workplace banking perks, and national career opportunities
* Recognition for all your training with the Ausmed Passport
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