Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse - Aged Care. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Salary Sacrificing Available
• Permanent Hours Available
• Newly Renovated Facility

About Us:

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We are the largest, most comprehensive Aboriginal Medical Health Service in Queensland, and Australia's second oldest. We are determined to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for our people and our community. 

Our services include medical and dental clinics, mums and bubs programs, an aged care facility, family and child safety services, foster and kinship care, social and emotional wellbeing services, kindergarten programs and a youth service.

We have five core values which shape the way that we work:

• Community

• Respect

• Collaboration

• Quality

• Accountability

Our vision for the future is that we are world leaders in Indigenous health and social support services provided in an urban setting. To do this we are focussing on four strategic priorities:

1. Work smarter, work together

2. Ensure easy to access services for every stage of life

3. Champion healthy individuals and thriving families

4. Build a strong and sustainable organisation. 

Jimbelunga was established in 1994 to provide culturally appropriate, quality care for all our ATSI & wider community aged care residents. Allied health services compliment cares being provided in a homelike environment.

About the Role:

The Registered Nurse (RN level 1) provides high level clinical care to Jimbelunga residents. This includes ongoing assessment, formulation, implementation, evaluation and documentation of residents care and care planning. In addition the RN will supervise personal care given by other staff and have a thorough understanding of clinical care in accordance to ACFI requirements.

Furthermore the RN will assist the Manager in their absence and manage the day-to-day functioning of the Nursing Centre so that it operates in a manner that is resident centred in accordance with ATSICHS Board of Management objectives, within legislative and regulatory requirements.

We are currently looking for Registered Nurses for all shifts.

About you:

• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and their cultures and a general understanding of the issues that are affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary Australian society.

• Bachelor of Nursing 

• Highly developed observational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• A demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a team that is composed of staff and volunteers with varying skills and attributes and ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of Aged Care Services.

• A demonstrated ability to provide quality care within the constraints of a budget.

• Exemplary clinical skills with a demonstrated commitment to maintaining best practice, relevant and current nursing skills and knowledge.

• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• Effective staff management skills including staff delegation, time management and prioritising work loads.

• Current registration with Australian Health Practioners' Registration Authority (AHPRA).

Must have "National Criminal History Record Check" or "National Police Certificate" prior to commencing.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applications can only be submitted through seek

Applications must be submitted before 31 July 2018

For any further enquiries please get in touch with our HR Team through (07) 3240 8900