Registered Nurse

Requirements

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (at least 3 years experience preferred but not essential)
  
• Current National Police Clearance (or ability to acquire)
  
• Computer Literacy
  
• Current Driver’s License
  
• Experience working with the elderly (desirable)
  
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Standards and Charter of Aged Care Right
  

• Perform appropriate clinical practice and clinical leadership
  
• Deliver coordinated care to Residents through application of nursing skills and knowledge and in accordance with Care Standards including complex health care, therapeutic massage and wound care.
  
• Collaborate effectively with management, General Practitioners, Health Professionals and Service Providers
  
• Understand and work with Residents with complex health needs including dementia
  
• Comply with all relevant legislative requirements pertaining to care delivery
  
• Record accurate documentation relating to care of the Resident
  
• Provide Medication Administration and management consistent with guidelines
  
• Provide support for palliative Residents and their families
  
• Perform all clinical and care duties pertaining to the support of Aged Care Residents
  
• Comply and meet obligations relating to Work Health and Safety legislation