BENEFITS
- Improve your take home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
We’re looking for a professional Registered Nurse with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on a Casual basis, based in Frankston
THE ROLE
The Registered Nurse works closely with clients and/or their representative to ensure that the client receives high quality services to address their assessed ageing care needs.
- Lead, manage and deliver high-quality person-centred care, in accordance with policies and procedures, relevant standards for practice, code of conduct for nurses and relevant legislation including The Aged Care Act and the Quality Standards.
- Exercise professional initiative and clinical judgement to ensure the provision of appropriate high quality, consistent, holistic care and services that incorporates the client’s beliefs, values, needs and culture.
- Provide Medication management functions, oversee delegated medication administration and administer medications as required
- Promote and directly consult with clients, relatives and others through formal processes and on a day to day basis regarding all aspects of care delivery including clinical care, ancillary services, lifestyle services and any changes affecting the client
Salary will be in the range $37.22 to $41.65 per hour for casuals plus 25% casual loading, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.
ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.
To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Registered Nurse qualification with AHPRA along with a current AHPRA Certificate of Registration.
- Knowledge and relevant experience in the coordination and clinical evaluation of aged care residents with complex combinations of mental health, substance abuse, dementia and social isolation whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding Accreditation Standards, and client rights and best practice principles as applicable to aged care
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of OHS regulations and requirements practices, including manual handling, infection control.
CULTURE
BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.
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If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Ricah Noorzaye at 0490 432 009 for a confidential discussion.
To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.
Applications close: Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 11.55 PM
The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
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