We are currently searching for a Registered Nurse for our Supported Independent Living (SIL) residence.
Suitable candidates need to be kind, caring, patient, and willing to build capacity for the participant to achieve their personal goals.
What we can offer
Part-time contract available
Competitive remuneration
An opportunity to be a part of a vibrant & multicultural team that fosters an inclusive and positive workplace environment
Learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in the sector and the role.
About you:
AHPRA registration (mandatory)
Interest in primary health care and chronic disease management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational, time management, and critical thinking abilities
Experience in complex nursing clinical services and/or aged care settings, hospitals, or community care
Qualifications
Bachelor of Nursing
Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
WWC & NDIS Worker Screening
Police Check
100 Points ID
Driver's licence
Selection Criteria
Availability Monday to Friday (set days and times yet to be determined)
At least one/two years of experience in a similar nursing role.
Experience in disability care is highly desirable.
Your tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
Deliver personalized nursing care to participants, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met by conducting comprehensive assessments of participants' health and medical needs.
Develop, implement, and regularly review individual care plans in collaboration with participants, their families, and management.
Responsible for administering medications for all participants as prescribed, monitor for side effects, and ensure accurate documentation.
Monitor participants' ongoing health conditions and provide appropriate medical care by administering medications, treatments, and medical procedures as prescribed.
Provide education to participants and their families on health management, lifestyle choices, and use of medical equipment.
Ongoing review of medication management & training and education to support workers and caregivers on proper health-related protocols and procedures.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of participant assessments, care plans, and interventions by preparing reports as required by NDIS regulations and guidelines.
In the role of Registered Nurse, you will provide
clinical supervision
and be responsible for coordinating the
delivery of safe, effective and individualized care
to our care recipients and their families (including the training and compliance of auxiliary staff).
As a Registered Nurse you will:
Complete relevant documentation in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care needs of the NDIS residents.
Maintain good clinical records and accurate documentation to ensure legal adequacy and the completion of AN-ACC requirements.
Maintain appropriate ordering, management, and administration of medications in accordance with policy and procedures.
Comply with the conditions, amendments, and regulations of related acts e.g.
Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1996.
Liaise with doctors and other health professionals and follow directions for administration of medications and treatments in accordance with legislative guidelines.
Complete the necessary reports, care plans, and other documentation required.
ABOUT YOUTo be considered for this role, ideally, we are looking for:
An understanding, empathy, appreciation, and the ability to promote the values and ethos in accordance with Maximum Support Services Mission Statement.
Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
Demonstrated disability/aged care experience, the ability to work as part of a team and promote education and leadership.
Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Experience in developing care plans and staff training compliance.
An understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards.
An understanding of AN-ACC.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated well-developed computer and documentation skills.
National NDIS worker screening check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Work Days:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Registered nurse: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
AHPRA registration (Required)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 08/11/2024
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