Registered Nurse
Casual position available - aged care - convenient location close to shopping centre - christian-based not-for-profit organisation
Summary about this job
Nursing - Aged Care
Company: Fresh Hope Care
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-8-7932-4130
Fax: +61-8-1909-6794
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Detail information about job Registered Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy
Green Hills Residential Aged Care Service- East Maitland
- Casual
- Convenient location close to shopping centre
- Christian-based Not-for-Profit organisation
Established in 1938, Fresh Hope Care, an Agency of Fresh Hope (Churches of Christ in NSW), is a not-for-profit Christian organisation providing Aged Care throughout metropolitan and regional NSW. Services include a range of Home Care services designed to give elderly people the support they need to stay in their own home safely and securely for as long as possible, Retirement Living Villages and Residential Care Services. For more information please visit www.freshhopecare.org.au.
Your new role as Registered Nurse provides holistic care to residents and leadership for staff and is a pivotal part of our care team. As a member of our care team you will be supported by our Deputy Director of Nursing and report to the Manger of Residential Services.
Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Providing holistic care and clinical leadership for staff in an environment of professional and personal development in the care of residents;
- Completing documentation, including participation in ACFI assessments and completion of care plans;
- Liaising with doctors, allied health, families and residents as required to deliver high quality care;
- Ensuring that services provided are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Fresh Hope.
To be successful in your role as Registered Nurse you will need to demonstrate:
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- Experience in Aged Care, with a minimum of 2 years post-basic or post-graduate nursing experience;
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations and evidence based best practice relevant to aged care;
- Superior written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience in maintaining quality systems within the care environment, preferably aged and community care or health care system;
- Knowledge and understanding of ACFI and submission requirements (essential)
- Moderate computer literacy skills;
- Thorough understanding of continuous improvement;
- Highly organised and an ability to use and set up systems;
- Experience in managing/mentoring care staff and success in managing change.
A current National Criminal History Record Check suitable for aged care (or willingness to obtain) is essential.
Fresh Hope Care offers an attractive salary and benefits package as well as providing training and development opportunities.
The nature of the position requires that the person be willing to work within the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
Remuneration is based on the Living Care Enterprise Agreement 2014.
To apply online please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Alternatively, for more information please contact Natalie Crompton on (02) 4909 3400 or [email protected]
Applications Close: 27 July 2018, close of business.