Casual Nursing roles - Aged Care

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Casual Nursing roles - Aged Care. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Altona Meadows location
• Provide exceptional clinical care
• Calling all experienced ENs and RNs!

• Casual positions available for Division 1 & 2 Nurses
• Leading not-for-profit, values based organisation
• High performance culture focused on providing a positive and fulfilling ageing experience

About Benetas
Benetas is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting older Victorians, their friends and carers, through a range of aged care and in-home services. Benetas is committed to our reputation as a truly great place to work. We care about our people’s health and wellbeing and invest significantly in their development. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive employer. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Benetas is a recognised leader in Gender Equality, having been awarded an Employer of Choice citation for 12 years in a row.

It is an exciting time at St George’s with the expansion of the Peter Volk Apartments.  The refurbishment is based on contemporary person-centred care using innovative technology and equipment, and provides apartment style living for residents.

The Position
Benetas St George’s is seeking casual nursing staff in a number of EN and RN roles.  In these fast-paced roles, you will be responsible for providing person-centred clinical support and care to our residents.  Your main accountabilities will include:

• Providing excellent resident care in relation to specialised nursing needs (i.e. management of diabetes, wounds, infections, pain and medications)
• Completing resident assessments and related care documents
• Working with medical professionals to deliver planned care and achieve best resident outcomes
• Undertaking clinical monitoring of residents and escalating changes as required
• Providing guidance to other staff in relation to resident care and documentation processes.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Division 1 (Registered Nurse) or Division 2 (Enrolled Nurse) AHPRA registration
• A collaborative approach to working with residents, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Able to maintain documentation to accreditation standards
• Ability to build relationships through a friendly and positive approach.

Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia and be willing to undergo a police check.

Benefits

• A safe and supportive work environment where people are valued and encouraged to share their ideas
• A strong learning culture where you are in the driver’s seat of your ongoing professional development
• Rewarding work that supports our clients to have a positive experience of ageing
• Working in a trusted and values based organisation focused on quality and growth
• Competitive Salary (with salary packaging and meal & entertainment benefits)

How to apply
Benetas has adopted online video interviewing as part of our selection process. If shortlisted, you may receive an email invitation to complete an online video interview, which can be completed on any video enabled laptop, mobile phone or tablet.

Applications close Friday 27 July 2018.  To view the position description and apply, please submit your cover letter and resume at http://www.benetas.com.au/meet/join-team-benetas.  For a confidential discussion please contact the Residential Manager, Amanda Pratt on 03 9315 7811.

Benetas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage women and men of all ages and backgrounds to apply.