At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents in a supportive team.
- Company: Mt Kooyong Nursing Home, a respected facility in the beautiful Atherton Tablelands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and a relaxed rural lifestyle.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team focused on compassion and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in residents' lives while enjoying a peaceful work setting.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing, current AHPR registration, and strong clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 95000 $ per year.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents with complex clinical needs in a supportive team environment.
Key Duties
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments (physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and functional)
- Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in line with clinical standards and best practice
- Develop and review person-centred care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team
- Administer medication and therapeutic treatments, monitoring outcomes
- Provide clinical care including wound, catheter and stoma management
- Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration and emergencies
- Collaborate with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, and care staff
- Supervise, support, and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
- Educate and support residents and families regarding care and treatment
- Promote health, wellbeing, and preventative care practices
Requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership with confidence to delegate, supervise, and support ENs and PCAs
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Minimum 1-2 years post-registration experience (aged care desirable)
- Work rights in Australia
Work Type: Full time
Salary: $90,000 - $95,000
About Company
Mt Kooyong Nursing Home, located in Julatten on the Atherton Tablelands, is a privately owned and operated facility with 40 care beds in total. Mt Kooyong offers complete residential nursing care (both permanent and respite). Julatten is a quiet and restful part of the world, providing residents with a peaceful haven in tropical rainforest surrounds.
With a focus on providing professional care and compassion, Mt Kooyong Nursing Home has registered nurses on site 7 days a week and staff always on hand to assist with resident needs. Our caring, professional staff assist residents with day-to-day tasks, including cleaning and laundry, personal care (dressing, grooming and toiletries) and provide 24-hour nursing care.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful difference in our residents' lives
- Be part of a supportive team
- Enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle
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