Nurse Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Hawthorn, South 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.

Why Choose Us:

  • 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:

As a Registered Nurse - Palliative Care, you will be an integral part of the team at Uniting AgeWell, offering person centred care to our residents. You will provide care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management.

Responsibilities include:

  • 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
  • Permanent part time working 3 or 4 shifts in a row with a Saturday or Sunday

About You:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our residents. You will have:

  • 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
  • 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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