ROLE PURPOSE
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the clinical care, staff and operational management of the residents within the designated area of the Dalrymple Villa.

RELATIONSHIPS
Division: Residential Aged Care
Reports to: Director of Nursing / Manager; Nurse Unit Manager/s
Internal: All other nursing care staff, site contractors & support (ie catering & maintenance), Lifestyle staff & allied health
External: External regulatory bodies, external allied health

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Participate as a key member of the Clinical Care team & demonstrate a level of professional conduct that reflects the organisational Vision & mission statement.
• To be competent in all aspects of Resident clinical care (from initial admission, assessment, care planning & ongoing review). To also then be able to evaluate Resident outcomes &, in conjunction with the CCC or other senior staff & ensure Resident care then accurately reflects this.
• Ensures own clinical practice is within scope of regulatory guidelines & reflects an understanding of the needs of the aged person.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive customer-focused profile to all stakeholders.
• Understand the Aged Care funding process & be able to contribute to ongoing evaluations & ensure assessments are completed as required.
• Competent in understanding & participation of organisational Continuous Improvement / risk management/ quality management systems.
• Compliant & clear in relation to OHS requirements for maintaining a safe environment for self & other stakeholders.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Key Tasks
• Lead care staff and foster a teamwork-driven, resident-focused environment.
• Ensure all staff under RN work within their scope and meet organisational standards for care, professionalism, and customer service.
• Works with senior staff to ensure each Resident’s care follows best practices and respects their needs and preferences.
• Maintains clear, consistent communication in relation to all aspects of care (to colleagues, staff, Residents & families) while respecting individual privacy & dignity.
• Ensures safe & secure management of medications.
• Attends site meetings & mandatory staff training as required or directed by site Manager.
• Liaise with both internal & external customers (Residents, families, contractors & visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects the organisational Mission & Vision statement.
• Will be able to demonstrate an understanding & be able to complete internal audits that help maintain the quality framework.
• Become competent with use of the Aged Care Funding assessments (AN ACC) & assist the Personal care workers with the completion of the same within due time frames.
• Contributes proactively to the continuous improvement process and can explain same to any other stakeholders.
• Responds to complaints arising in the area in a positive, calm & supportive manner. Communicates same to Senior Staff in a timely way to ensure follow-up. If unable to assist or resolve immediately, is confident in liaising with CCC or other senior management to seek resolution for the complainant.

Workplace Health & Safety
Visibly demonstrate work health and safety personal commitment to working with all organisational stakeholders in achieving a Zero harm workplace by complying with organisational WHS policy, WHS Plans and procedures relevant to your working environment.
• Actively promote and foster constructive behaviours to enhance organisational safety culture, “The safety standard you set is the one you just walked by” by reporting hazards, incidents, injuries and near misses to the manager without delay.
• Co-operate with Organisation in respect to any action taken by organisation to comply with legislative requirements
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others in the workplace

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Key selection criteria
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal & interpersonal).
• Willingness to learn & reflect on practice.
• Ability to empathise and demonstrate a compassionate approach with a broad cross section of elderly, frail Residents from diverse social, religious & cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to manage time, respond to unexpected events & lead by positive example.
• Willingness to lead & support a team of staff with varying levels of skills & abilities.
• Ability to support change in a team or process & help contribute to a successful transition.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: Current Registered Nurse (APRHA) qualifications
Desirable: At least 3 years experience working within aged care sector or elderly people
Other: • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word & basic Excel) • Satisfactory Police Check
In addition, and if appropriate, Driver’s License, Nurse Registration

SUMMARY
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Expected salary: $85,389.20 per year
- Full time hours
- Looking for candidates who are available to work:
Mon: Morning
Tue: Morning
Wed: Morning
Thu: Morning
Fri: Morning