Enrolled Nurse

What you do matters 

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse (EN), seeking an opportunity to be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives?

What is residential aged care? It’s like a warm hug. Our residential aged care homes are just that - a home for our residents. They provide a comforting and warm space filled with libraries, dining area, communal spaces, activity spaces, hairdressers, and of course, a bedroom and private bathroom for our residents.

We’re looking for Casual Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed) on the following shifts below for our residential site Clarinda on the Park, located in Clarinda and home to 90 residents.

As a Nurse in a residential home, a typical day will see you:

Providing excellent, resident-focused care in relation to specialised nursing needs, such as management of diabetes, wounds, infections, pain and medicationsMaintaining documentation; completing resident assessments, incident investigation and related care documents in accordance with policies, and procedures and meeting accreditation standardsOverseeing the administration of day-to-day tasks as relates to the provision of clinical care to achieve best resident outcomes and undertaking clinical monitoring of residents and escalating changes as requiredApplying sound decision-making skills to make effective use of all resourcesProviding employees with clear direction and guidance and actively promoting positive working relationships.

Why Clarinda? 

Recently renovated wing and modern style home set amongst picturesque gardensNot-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less taxClose to public transport with parking also close to siteA strong learning culture with paid training hours to build your skills and our own Scholarship ProgramA proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continuesGraduate nursing programs for new Nurses and a Transition to Practice Program for nurses new to working in aged care.

To join our excellent teams, we’re looking for more motivated Nurse’s with:

A current AHPRA registration and Enrolled Nurse qualificationThe ability to show empathy and treat others with dignity and respect, and a collaborative approach to working with residents, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholdersAn understanding of the aged care legislative framework and requirements, including safe medication administrationA high level of accountability for your own workA friendly and positive attitude with the ability to demonstrate client-focused behaviour

To work in Residential Aged Care, you will need the ability to obtain an NDIS clearance, vaccinations (3x COVID & current flu) and provide proof of your qualifications. Don’t worry, we’ll only ask you for these when we need them. 

What do we do? We care – in a big way

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other. Care Workers and Nurses are the power source behind everything we do - they are everyday heroes who go above and beyond for others.

If you are an EN passionate about providing quality care with a commitment to excellence, then join us a have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter.

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

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