Are you a Registered Nurse with sound clinical knowledge and contemporary practice looking for a supportive environment with long-term employment and development opportunities?

The Organisation:

Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our clients and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

The Position:

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our team on a full-time.

The successful candidate will join our dynamic and supportive clinical team and will contribute to our strong focus on providing safe, competent, and contemporary clinical care to residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs.
• Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
• Complete ACFI assessments and other clinical documentation as required for the shift.
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed and assist with resident admission assessments.
• Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures.
• Maintain staff discipline and provide leadership, support and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants.
• Interact with doctors, relatives, residents and allied health professionals to ensure adhesion of care for residents.
• Provide a concise and relevant report, via email, to the Care Manager and General Manager at the end of each shift.
• Identify training and development opportunities and communicate these to the General Manager.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of aged care issues, standards and services.
• Follow appropriate infection control practices in relation to all tasks as per the policies and procedures of the organisation.
• Monitor routines, timeframes and procedures in consultation with relevant staff.
• Have a detailed understanding of safe manual handling techniques and follow the Manual Handling Policy at all times.

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.
• Leadership skills.

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

We offer:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Sponsorship will be considered.
• Up to $5,000 relocation allowance* to assist with relocation (if applicable).
• The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
• Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
• A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritises well-being.
• Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.

The base full-time annual salary (as provided by our New South Wales enterprise agreement) for a Registered Nurse is between $75,510 (first year of practice) and $95,154 (year 5 and thereafter), plus penalty rates, applicable shift loadings and in charge allowance (where applicable)

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