Registered Nurse

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Utilise your clinical knowledge with individual and person-centered care
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and care plans to residents
• Build caring, respectful relationships & enjoy a family-focused environment

About the Position

Abri Residential Aged Care Village is conveniently located on the Gold Coast near the Southport Broadwater where community events and festivals are frequently held in the Parklands. Abri is focused on providing excellent 24 hour nursing and care assistance for the elderly of our community, with an emphasis on respect for individuality and maintaining independence. The facility also provides special accommodation and recreational amenities for those with dementia.

We are looking for a casual Registered Nurse to join our team to provide comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, and to plan care based on the outcomes of assessment, utilising contemporary evidence based clinical knowledge and case management of Residents. Our successful candidate will be required to cover both planned and unscheduled leave so flexibility and availability at short notice are essential.

About You

As a Registered Nurse with experience in the Aged Care sector, you will be flexible and enthusiastic, with a dedication to the care and support of the elderly, and be able to offer:

• Strong clinical background and current knowledge of practices
• Skills in palliative care, dementia care, wound care, medication management and post-acute care
• Robust residential experience and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Proven ability to manage workload and ensure documentation is complete and up to date
• Working knowledge of ACFI and other funding processes
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal and an ability to work effectively within a team environment, relating to a wide range of staff, management, residents and families
• Sound computer knowledge with experience in clinical systems (AutumnCare would be beneficial)
• Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly, approachable attitude
• Client-centred care to residents and their families which respects and protects their rights, privacy and wellbeing

You will also require a Degree in Nursing, current registration with AHPRA and a National Police Certificate.

What We Offer

Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

• Working with dedicated professionals under a supportive and engaged manager in a family-focused facility
• Developing skills within the growing sector of Aged Care
• Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training
• Work/life balance with casual hours across weekdays and weekends

Show Your Interest

Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues.  We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.

JOB NUMBER S3501

For further information please contact

Deb Waters on 07 5555 4888

Applications close Friday 13th July 2018

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.

Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.

Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.