About Us: At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - SITE OR SERVICE NAME Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parkingAbove award hourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental Leave optionsLocation options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit, values-based organisationAbout the role: Provide clinical assessments, reviews and care needs for customers at Uniting AgeWell Day/Overnight Respite Cottage in Bendigo.
Based in a 4 bedroom cottage overseeing the meals, medication and activities for respite clients.Give clinical advice and support to clients and provide referrals to services where more specialized support/advice may be required.Provide collaborative leadership, support and supervision to Care Advisors and Care staff.Work closely with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care for our clients.Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management and achieving clinical support goals.Part time roster for every second weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, to meet the needs of our customers.About You: You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!
Current nursing qualification with AHPRA registration.Min.
3 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Community Home Care/District Nursing (preferred).Availability to work every second weekend is a must-have.Experience with evaluating and implementing care support plans.Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving.Available to work 10pm - 8am Fri-Sun fortnightly.Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions.Committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust).Essentials for working in Aged Care: A current Working With Children Check card.Current and ongoing flu vaccinations.Australian working rights.Ability to pass a national police clearance.Make a positive difference in your community – apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Registered Nurse - Community PD.pdf
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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