16
February
Registered Nurse
Hope Aged Care - Swan Hill, VIC
Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Source: uWorkin
JOB DESCRIPTION
An exciting opportunity for two Registered Nurses to work full time in a brand-new Aged Care facility in Swan Hill. Hope Aged Care, Swan Hill is located near the Murray River and NSW border. What a unique and amazing nursing and life experience, to have the opportunity to work in the historic town.
If you are looking for the next challenge in your career this could be the role for you.
Benefits:
- Flexible hours – Full Time Permanent
- Career progression, self-development support
- You will become a part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team that will come together for a common goal, the care of our residents
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current and valid Australian National Police Check
- Preferably 2 years’ experience as an aged care Registered Nurse
- Great interpersonal skills & the ability to liase with people from country Victoria and allied health
- Hospitality style approach to cater to our resident's needs in their homes
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of aged care accreditation standards and experience in ACFI documentation
Duties include but not limited to:
- Undertaking day to day assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans.
- Actively encourage residents/consumers to participate in care planning and or care programs while ensuring confidentiality and respect for the patient’s privacy
- Palliative care including complex pain management
- Accept responsibility for resident care in a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring clinical practice extends to the social and psychosocial needs of the residents
- Medication administration and management consistent with quality use of medicines guidelines
- Infection prevention and control programs
- Actively participate in education and learning activities offered internally and as appropriate, externally