- Displays knowledge and demonstrates ability to complete relevant documentation in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care needs of residents.
- Maintains good clinical records and accurate documentation to ensure legal adequacy and the completion of ACFI requirements.
- Maintains appropriate ordering, management and administration of medications in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Complies with the conditions, amendments and regulations of related acts e.g. Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1996.
- Liaises with doctors and other health professionals and follows directions for administration of medications and treatments in accordance with legislative guidelines.
- Completes the necessary reports, Care Plans and other documentation required.
- An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Current unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
- Demonstrated aged care experience, the ability to work as part of a team and promote education and leadership in aged care
- Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Experience in developing care plans
- An understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards
- AN-ACC
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated well developed computer and documentation skills
- National NDIS worker screening check
- Above Award wages
- Access to generous NFP salary packaging
- Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
- Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
- Up to six weeks annual leave for RNs - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekends
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balance
- Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport
- Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Novated car leasing
- Learning and development to support you in your role
- Scholarships via Eva Burrows College
- Supported study options
- Employee assistance program
- Career progression opportunities into management, quality etc.
- Transfer opportunities – we are in every major city in Australia
- Making an impact – socially and environmentally – with one of the most loved charities in Australia
Registered Nurse Aged Care - Chapel Hill, Australia - The Salvation Army
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Registered Nurses are clinical supervisors responsible for coordinating the delivery of safe, effective and individualised care to aged care residents and their families (including managing staff and physical resources) and assisting residents to lead an active and meaningful life as independently as possible in keeping with the organisation"s Mission, Vision and Values.
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for this role, ideally we are looking for:
BENEFITS
Registered Nurses at the Salvation Army Aged Care enjoy:
To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.
Please note: Evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination is requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.