
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
2 days ago
Part-time and casual position available
About usCooinda is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care organisation with over 50 years of proud history, providing outstanding person-centred care to older people and their families within our facility and across the community.
About the roleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) to join our team. In this role, you will provide skilled, individualised nursing care of the highest professional standard, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of each resident. You will also provide leadership and supervision to Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), fostering teamwork and maintaining a supportive, respectful, and person-centred environment.
This position requires you to act within your scope of practice at all times and in accordance with all relevant regulatory, legislative, and accreditation requirements.
Key responsibilities include:- Delivering skilled and individualised nursing care in line with best practice gerontological nursing principles.
- Undertaking resident assessments, wound management, pain and continence management, and behaviour management.
- Monitoring blood glucose levels, vital observations, and medication administration in line with policy and scope of practice.
- Supervising and supporting PCAs to ensure quality care and a harmonious work environment.
- Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care, evaluations, and AN-ACC requirements.
- Adhering to infection control and universal precaution standards.
- Reporting any changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse or Medical Officer.
- Implementing and maintaining care plans that support residents' individual needs, preferences, and independence.
- Supporting nutrition, hydration, skin integrity, mobility, and falls prevention strategies.
- Promoting residents' emotional wellbeing, dignity, and cultural preferences.
- Preparing and administering medications in accordance with Cooinda's medication policy and participating in annual medication competencies.
- Upholding Cooinda's philosophy, policies, and standards of care at all times.
- Current registration with AHPRA as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an EEN
- Demonstrated experience in aged care or a similar healthcare environment.
- The ability to work as part of a tight-knit, supportive team.
- Good clinical observation and assessment skills.
- Proven ability to provide compassionate, person-centred care and maintain residents' dignity and independence.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to mentor and support team members.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
- Commitment to quality care, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Sound knowledge of infection control, medication management, and aged care standards.
At Cooinda, you'll be part of a supportive and passionate team making a real difference in the lives of older people. We offer a positive workplace culture, opportunities for ongoing learning and development, and the chance to work with a respected local organisation that values quality care, compassion, and teamwork.
- We also offer:
- A values-driven organisational culture.
- Excellent staff satisfaction and engagement.
- Generous Salary Packaging options to help you keep more of your pay
Those eligible can increase their effective hourly rate by more than $2 per hour.
- Salary package up to $611.53 per fortnight for everyday expenses such as mortgage, rent, or school fees.
- Salary package up to $101.92 per fortnight for meals and entertainment (cafés, restaurants, etc.).
Please apply directly through Seek with your cover letter and up-to-date resume.
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