Apply now Job no: 496660
Work type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs
Categories: Registered Nurse
Why Choose Amana Living? Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.
Competitive ratesSalary packaging benefits up to $18,550Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave.Health and wellbeing programs and more!Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.Access to our Employee Assistance ProgramAt Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!
The Role A Registered Nurse within Amana Living Home Care works collaboratively with the Client Services Manager and other members of the Clinical Team, adopting a client centred approach aligned to providing high quality clinical care and support to clients who choose to stay at home. This is a fixed-term position for 5 months, working the hours from 8:30am to 4:40pm.
Key responsibilities: Supports the care of older persons living at home in a person centre approach.Engages in collaborative practice to achieve positive outcomes for older persons.Advocates and protects the rights of older persons.Engages in activities to improve gerontological nursing practice.Demonstrates regulatory compliance in Home Care Quality Review and continuous improvement.Manages regulatory compliance in occupational health and safety against Amana Living's policies and procedures, and in accordance with legislation and common law affecting practice.Attends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetings.Contributes to the continuous improvement of own work practices.About you The successful candidate must possess appropriate physical capabilities as the work undertaken by a Registered Nurse involves a fairly constant level of low to medium physical activity, with occasional higher intensity work if required to assist with the handling of residents.
Able to work on rotation afterhours, weekends and public holidays.Proven organisational and time management skills.Ability to work independently and lead, manage and be a team player.Ability to manage change within the workplace.Demonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Competent use of Office 365 Suite and client management systemsKnowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and continuous improvement (desirable)Previous experience working with people with dementia within the aged care industry (desirable)Evidence of COVID-19 and Current 2024 Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policiesAbility to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks3+ years' post-qualification experience within Aged Care or Home CareHold a current AHPRA registration.How to apply If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately. Advertised: 17 May 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Jun 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
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