Care Support Nurse

3 weeks ago

Dandenong, Australia Wintringham Full time

Care Support Nurse (RN1)

Eunice Seddon Home

Full Time Basis

  • Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation that makes a difference and is committed to social justice
  • Competitive base pay rate - $53.02 - $56.34/hr + super + 17.5% leave loading
  • Free CPR & First Aid courses + additional training opportunities
  • Access to Salary Packaging + EAP
  • Full Time role
  • Based at our Eunice Seddon Home in Dandenong(VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Your new role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Care Support Nurse(RN1) to join our Wintringham – Eunice Seddon Home on a Full-Time basis. This exciting position aims at providing quality services in a manner that maintains and enhances the independence of residents and maximises their lifestyle options. In this role you will also ensure that Junior Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Care Staff are supported to provide resident care. Your role will support the Clinical Supervisor to develop and deliver on individualised support to residents. 

Your responsibilities and duties will be as below but are not limited to:

  • Conducting routine comprehensive assessments and aid in development of individual plans of care.
  • Providing care services as detailed in the individual residents Plan of Care.
  • Assessing and monitoring the care needs of all residents, in consultation with theClinical Supervisor, Registered Nurse’s, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Workers and Domestic Staff.
  • Supporting the Clinical Supervisor to coordinate staff and resources, to provide direct nursing care based on the residents plan of care.
  • Directly supporting staff to assess residents changing care needs and complex nursing care.
  • Applying critical thinking and analyse nursing practices, to provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing care and support.
  • Undertaking detailed clinical assessments of unwell residents (including medications), seek assistance as required, and complete a detailed report of interventions and outcomes.
  • Responding to acute and/or emergency situations and notify Clinical Supervisor.
  • Liaising directly with the Clinical Supervisor, to discuss any care concerns.

What we need from you:

  • Postgraduate qualifications (Gerontology and/or Management) - Desirable
  • Current AHPRA Registration – Registered Nurse Division 1 - Essential
  • Sound Knowledge of the Aged Care Standards.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the special needs of older people and multiple comorbidities.
  • Experience in a senior lead role, responsible for staff management.
  • Experience working with clients with challenging behaviour.
  • Experience in the assessment and management of changes in clinical needs of older people.
  • Proven ability to lead a team of multi-disciplinary staff.
  • The ability to enhance or maintain our resident’s independence and lifestyle.
  • A friendly, approachable and non-judgmental attitude.

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

  • Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
  • Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
  • Free access to wellbeing services + great discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts from leading retailers and our Employee Assistance Program

This sounds great How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here 

Applications can be directed to Bernadette Eddelbuttel (Residential Site Manager, Eunice Seddon Home) and submitted via our website.

Enquiries are highly regarded

We welcome telephone enquiries on Eunice Seddon’s service provision, the finer details of the role, the offered remuneration or any other relevant enquiries. You may reach out to Ashton Marks on 8792 2800 or Ashtonmarks@wintringham.org.au for any queries.

Applications close on Sunday 17th November 2024 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence. 

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion make our community and Wintringham stronger and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.

                                                                           
                     

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