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Registered Nurse Level 2

  • Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, 3122
  • Any
  • Part 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 4600 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 - Hawthorn

  • Easy to access with public transport and limited free onsite 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:
 
Be an integral part of the team at Uniting AgeWell Hawthorn, offering person centred care to our residents. 

Provide care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management, a level one registered nurse is responsible for a level of administrative responsibilities, including:

  • Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
  • Complex needs require following skillsets
    • catheter management incl. catheterization
    • palliative care incl. syringe driver management
    • wound management
    • identification and escalation of clinical deterioration
    • strong documentation skills with knowledge of ANACC
  • Provide leadership, support, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants 
  • Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management
  • Part Time opportunity working a set roster either:
    • Sunday to Tuesday 2.45pm-10pm or
    • Wednesday to Saturday 2.45pm-10pm
About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
  • Experienced as a registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (preferred)
  • Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)
  • 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
  • Committed to work the above-mentioned roster vacancies
  • 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 Vulnerable People card/ Working With Children Check card
  • Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
  • Australian working rights
  • Ability to pass a national police 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 PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

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

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