Registered Nurse

Respect Avonlea, located in Nhill, Victoria, is seeking an experienced, caring, and passionate Registered Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis, working 38 hours per week.

This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive and close-knit team where providing older Australians with dignity, compassion, and genuine connection is at the heart of everything we do. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Flexibility to work across all shifts, Monday to Sunday, is required.

About the Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, competent, and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

On a day-to-day basis, this position will report to the Care Manager and General Manager, with indirect reporting to other organisational management representatives as required.

Key Duties

• Compile comprehensive resident histories from residents and/or family members to identify care needs through participation in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical documentation that accurately reflects the care provided.
• Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate resident care plans in accordance with individual care needs and organisational requirements.
• Assist with resident admission assessments and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Provide direct clinical care to residents as required, which may include personal hygiene, pain management, wound care, clinical monitoring, and participation in GP rounds.
• Administer medications safely and assume responsibility for correct medication ordering, storage, administration, and documentation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, care staff, health professionals, and management to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
• Respond appropriately to changes in residents' health and wellbeing and escalate clinical concerns when required.
• Support a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all residents and staff.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant aged care legislation and requirements.
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and relevant aged care assessment processes.
• Current National Police Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication management, and documentation skills.
• Understanding of the aged care accreditation and compliance process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred care to older Australians.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

• Full-time employment – 38 hours per week
• As a not-for-profit organisation, you can reduce your taxable income through salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage, and groceries.
• Take advantage of a further $2,650 salary packaging benefit for meals and entertainment, including meals out or holiday accommodation.
• Training and professional development pathways.
• Supportive leaders who are onsite.
• A friendly, supportive, and down-to-earth workplace.
• Opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.

Join Our Team

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking for a full-time opportunity at Respect Avonlea in Nhill, we would love to hear from you.

To be considered, please apply now!