Registered Nurse (RN) - Aged Care

About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing a quality nursing service that meets the needs of residents. The Registered Nurse is responsible for being a site Senior First Aid Officer and Chief Fire Warden when designated by the Facility Manager. The Registered Nurse is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Flexibility of casual, part time or full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Facility Manager, Clinical Care Coordinator and Care Coordinator to provide quality nursing services to residents in accordance with Stroud Community Lodge policies and procedures, ANMC Standards, ANMC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and common law affecting nursing practice

• Carry out a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of individuals and groups

• Formulate a plan of care with the primary aim of providing optimal quality of life for the individual and/or group

• Coordinate and monitor the planning, implementation and evaluation of service outcomes and nursing care standards

• Liaise with other members of the health team, to identify resident care needs, plan interventions and review outcomes of care

• Maintain accurate and legally appropriate documentation of nursing services

• Practice within own abilities and qualifications and comply with policies and procedures

• Maintain contemporary professional knowledge and skills in clinical competency through participation in self-development activities/program

• Provide direction and supervision to staff and volunteers, assist with the orientation of new staff and facilitate their ongoing acquisition of knowledge

• Actively participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

• An understanding of the ageing process

• Comprehensive clinical knowledge, particularly to age related health issues

• Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people

• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads according to residents needs

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and/or their families/representatives

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality

• Demonstrated leadership skills

About us

Stroud Community Lodge is a community-based not-for-profit residential aged care facility located in Stroud, NSW. It offers a range of services including residential care, respite care, independent living accommodation, and home care services. The facility has 31 permanent beds and provides options for low care, high care, and ageing in place.