We're currently looking for Enrolled Nurses passionate about Aged Care to join our team on a casual basis. 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 Enrolled Nurse (EN) 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).
Key Duties & Responsibilities: Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.Complete ACFI assessments and documentation as required for the shift and contribute to the maximization of income.Assist to implement, contribute to and evaluate resident care plans as directed by your supervisor.Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures. 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. Essential: Successful completion of a minimum Diploma of Nursing or equivalent.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. Benefits: Flexible hours across various shifts.Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.Learning, development, and growth 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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