At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate nursing care and support to residents in aged care.
- Company: AdventCare, a not-for-profit organisation with Christian values.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment focused on clinical excellence and teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and enhance the quality of life for elderly residents.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with AHPRA and 2 years' experience in aged care.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
AdventCare is a 'not for profit' organisation offering aged care that embraces Christian values. We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team and currently have vacancies for our Whitehorse Facility in Nunawading.
As an RN you will use your skills for:
- Assisting and encouraging residents to achieve their optimal levels of functioning, independence and self-care through care planning
- Providing advanced clinical care such as medication management, catheter management, palliative care, wound management, stoma care, enteral feed, diabetic management
- Monitoring care plans and creating new ones from assessments
- Participating in clinical auditing
- Providing leadership, support and direction to Personal Care Assistants & EN’s
- Possessing a compassionate, caring and supportive nature
- Being committed to ongoing clinical excellence
To be considered for this role you will have:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in residential aged care as a Registered Nurse
- Knowledge of An-Acc and Aged Care Standards and Accreditation requirements
- A passion to provide holistic nursing care, assisting residents to experience a greater level of independence and improved quality of life
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
- Diabetes and wound management skills
- A sound knowledge of computer-based software applications
- A current and valid NDIS check or willingness to apply
- The ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Knowledge of and interest in best practice dementia care and a thorough understanding of consumer engagement essential
- Proof of the right to work lawfully in Australia
We are dedicated to the enhancement of our staff and work based on a unique company structure, policies and procedures. If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference to the life of the residents at the facility, please note that due to the volume of applicants expected for this role, only successful short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Registered Nurse in Melbourne employer: AdventCare
AdventCare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff, fostering a supportive work culture rooted in Christian values. Located in the picturesque Yarra Ranges, our facility offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to deliver compassionate care while benefiting from ongoing professional development and a collaborative team environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and grow your nursing career in a nurturing setting.
