Lead Nurse

3 weeks ago

Preston, Victoria, Australia Uniting AgeWell 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.

We 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.

About the Role:

As a Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, you will provide leadership and supervision to Personal Care Workers and support Registered Nurses in their role to promote a harmonious team approach to the delivery of resident care at Uniting AgeWell – Preston.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high quality, person centered care to residents and families, including consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs.
  • Provide nursing care to residents with complex needs such palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management to enhance their wellbeing.
  • Support nursing staff regarding assessment and care planning processes, documentation and evaluation of care outcomes.
  • Analyse risk, implement strategies and participate in clinical handover with Registered Nurses.
  • Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management in consultation with the Registered Nurses.

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 Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Div 2).
  • Experienced as an EEN 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 with all levels of care partners.
  • Available and committed to work in 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 Children Check card.
  • Current and ongoing flu vaccinations.
  • Australian working rights.
  • Ability to pass a national police clearance.

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