About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 3,500 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

This is a Registered Nurse grade 2 position in a Casual position and a fantastic opportunity for a nurse with an aged care background seeking career development opportunities. The Registered Nurse who joins our team at Uniting AgeWell, Nangatta will provide person centred care to our residents.

In addition to delivering high quality, person centred nursing care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management, a level two registered nurse is responsible for a level of administrative responsibilities, including:

• Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
• Complex needs require following skillsets
  • catheter management incl. catheterization
  • palliative care incl. syringe driver management
  • wound management
  • identification and escalation of clinical deterioration
  • strong documentation skills with knowledge of ANACC

• Provide leadership, support and supervision to Personal Care Workers and EN team members
• Analyse risk, implement strategies and participate in clinical handovers
• Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management in consultation with the Nurse in charge
• Roster type - fill in for AM, minimum 3 days a week availability

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
• Experienced as a registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (must have)
• Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)
• Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
• Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
• Respectful, kind and positive nature with a team-based attitude
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance, NDIS Check clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria/Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!