We're currently seeking Registered Nurses enthusiastic about Aged Care to join our team, supporting the RN in charge and our Clinical Care Team on a casual basis. Candidates must be available for morning shifts.
The Organisation: As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.
The Position: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Requirements
Essential:
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
Strong clinical and documentation skills.
An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
Flexible work hours.
Salary packaging as a not-for-profit charitable organisation.
Learning and Development opportunities.
Our Purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage - Do the right thing, even when it's difficult
Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation - Think differently to solve problems
Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve
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