Registered Nurse

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to provide quality clinical care for our aged care residents based on individual assessment, established procedures and best practice. You will contribute to the safe delivery of quality care in keeping with the Mission and Values of the organisation. This is a great career opportunity where you can build on your knowledge and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Key Duties

• Ensure appropriate and timely communication of care plans to all relevant parties and coordinate care requirements with external health professionals
• Administer medications safely and correctly in accordance with regulatory requirements and ABH’s policies and procedures
• Comply with WHS legislation, policies, procedures, and directions, and adopt safe work practices consistent with these
• Be professional, respectful, open, and accurate in all communications with residents and their representatives
• Review skin integrity of all residents for potential wounds and manage appropriately
• Report resident and family concerns, ideas, feedback, and complaints in a timely manner and in accordance with ABH’s policies and procedures

Professional Skills

• 5+ Years experience as a RN, preferably in Aged Care
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act & Charter of Aged Care Rights
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing further education & professional development
• Experience and competence in managing clinical care
• Demonstrated ability to deliver person‐centered care
• Understanding of safe work practices

About you

• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong computer skills, with intermediate knowledge and application of Microsoft Suite and care software
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to lead others
• Be able to work rotating shifts

Essential Criteria

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a RN

• Qualifications/ training relevant to Aged Care

• Current First Aid Certificate

Applications

To be considered for employment, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to the role. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted.

Please forward a cover letter addressing the above requirements and resume to hr@abh.org.au.