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Community Registered Nurse

  • Bendigo, VIC, Australia, 3550
  • Full time

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Bendigo Home Care

  • Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
  • Above award hourly rates
  • Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
  • Annual Leave loading
  • Career pathways, education and training opportunities
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options
  • Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
  • Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

Supporting our Home Care program based out of our Bendigo Office, the Community Registered Nurse services Uniting AgeWell clients in the Wider Bendigo region - ensuring exceptional care. 

In this role, you will: 

  • In-home clinical assessments, reviews and care needs for clients in the East and Outer Eastern suburbs
  • Provide clinical advice and support to clients and provide referrals to services where more specialized support/advice may be required
  • Provide collaborative leadership, support and supervision to Care Advisors and Home Care staff
  • Work closely with local allied health professionals to facilitate responsive care in our clients homes
  • Provide health education and promotion, including social support groups and carer education 
  • Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management and achieving clinical support goals
  • Permanent Full time opportunity, Monday to Friday during business hours
  • Office based position however flexibility is negotiable with organisation and client needs

About you:

This is the place for you if you have:

  • Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA Div 1 Nursing registration (required)
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Community, Commonwealth Home Support or District Nursing (required)
  • Team player, flexible in your approach to work with a positive outlook 
  • Endorsed for Continence Assessments and Prescription (highly desireable)
  • Experienced in actively visiting clients in their homes
  • Experienced with evaluating and implementing care support plans 
  • Familiar with the My Aged Care portal 
  • Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
  • Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
  • Availability to work Monday to Friday full time 
  • Own your own registered and insured vehicle
  • Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
  • Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

  • A current Working With Children Check card 
  • Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
  • Australian working rights
  • Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Registered Nurse - Community PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

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