An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Registered Nurse for a Clinical Care Coordinator position at Wattleglen in Sale, Victoria.

About us: Respect is a rapidly growing, not for profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and NSW. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our clients and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

About The Role: The Clinical Care Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating person-centered clinical care for residents, adhering to established policies, procedures, and professional standards. Working in collaboration with the Care Manager, the primary purpose is to concentrate on individual resident needs. This involves ensuring the existence of a current and well-documented Care Plan that effectively addresses residents' needs. The Care Coordinator also contributes to the review and delivery of the Care Plan with the support of the multi-disciplinary care team. Day-to-day reporting for this position is directed to the Care Manager or General Manager.

The Clinical Care Coordinator works in collaboration with the Care Manager to ensure effective coordination of resident care, including:

• Assists with the admission of new residents to the facility, ensuring that they are assessed.
• Assess the individual needs of residents and develop person-centered care plans in consultation with other healthcare professionals, ensuring that care is tailored to meet their specific needs.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care to residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents' families and health care providers, keeping them informed about their health conditions, care plans, and any significant changes or concerns.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident documentation, including care plans, behaviour charts, medication charts, observations and/or incidents.
• Provide and assist with direct nursing care to residents, including and not limited to assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), administering and managing medication, catheterisation, conducting observations and monitoring, and wound management.
• Actively participates in case conferences and relevant meetings
• Complete clinical assessments and reviews at required intervals and escalate as required, including COD status, daily wound care and fall management
• Undertake audits as required, including the Schedule 8 drug count
• Assist with pharmacy ordering as required
• Check alerts, overdue tasks and progress notes to ensure they are completed effectively and to standard
• Coordinate infection control measures are in place and ongoing risk reduction strategies are being implemented
• Assist with the investigation of clinical incidents and their close out as required
• Collate data and prepare information for reports as required

Essential:

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
• Nursing experience within a residential aged care facility, preferably at least 3 years of aged care experience.
• Experience of working cooperatively with multi-disciplinary care teams
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation and practice skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer and information management skills, including ability to use Microsoft and clinical software systems.
• Experience in a similar clinical care role
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process
• Working knowledge of quality improvement programs
• Current Driver’s License.

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.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• A healthy, supportive and positive workplace culture

• Assist veterinarians with consultations and surgeries
• Monitor anaesthetics and provide post-operative care
• Perform diagnostic tests (blood work, radiology)
• Educate pet owners on health and care
• Maintain accurate medical records and manage inventory

We are seeking dedicated Enrolled Nurses to join our team at Lyndoch Living, Warrnambool to provide exemplary nursing care to our residents. We have positions is available on a permanent part-time and full-time basis. Join our newly acquired facility in Warrnambool now!

The Organisation: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position: As an Enrolled Nurse (EN) at Respect, you will be responsible for delivering safe and competent clinical nursing care to residents while adhering to the standards set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote the health and well-being of our residents.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
• Complete ACFI assessments and documentation as required for the shift and contribute to the maximization of income.
• Assist to implement, contribute to and evaluate resident care plans as directed by your supervisor.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

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.

Essential:

• Successful completion of a minimum Diploma of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
  

Our Purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve

We are very excited to offer a Psychologist position at Epworth Geelong. Inviting applications to join our wonderful multidisciplinary team. 

Flexible hours, working across hospital inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, access to supervision, professional development opportunities & links to our wider psychology team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Using your exceptional clinical skills to determine and deliver appropriate psychological assessments and interventions for patients which contribute to their health and well-being
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of practice relating to patient admission, assessment, treatment, family liaison and discharge planning
• Providing clinical leadership by demonstrating well-consolidated skills and implementing evidence-based practice
• Working collaboratively with other team members to support client rehabilitation goals and functional outcomes

You will have:

• Psychological assessment and intervention skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong, supportive, collaborative and engaging style
• Commitment to your professional development
• Passion about patient centred care grounded in high quality clinical outcomes

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
 

Dermatology Veterinary Nurse

The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre (MVSC) is a multi-disciplinary specialist veterinary centre providing Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Behavioural Medicine, Surgical and Imaging services from two locations to veterinary practices within metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

• Starting early March 2025 
• Part time position (2-3 days a week)
• No weekend rosters or public holidays worked
• Working at our Glen Waverley and or Essendon Fields locations
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general practice required

The MVSC dermatology department is seeking a veterinary nurse to provide high quality patient care and assist the specialist veterinarians in various tasks. The position requires a high level and quality of nursing skills and experience coupled with the ability to learn new skills quickly and work within a fast-paced environment. The veterinary dermatology nurse will also communicate closely with clients, providing outstanding customer service and assist the dermatologist in various specialist consultations and procedures throughout the day.

This is a part time position working 10 hour days 2-3 times per week, starting early March 2025. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Intradermal testing for allergies
• Assisting with ear flushes, biopsies, laser surgery, MRI, hearing tests
• Assisting with consultations and discharges
• Client phone calls, emails and follow up

This role would be ideal for a veterinary nurse who is highly motivated, can focus well, has great client and staff relationship skills, works well in a highly skilled team, has a sense of humor and has experience working in a busy departmental environment.

Apply via the link!

Animal Referral Hospital Homebush are seeking an enthusiastic, patient care focused Medicine Veterinary Nurse to work within our busy hospital.

Our nursing team play a critical role in the direct care of our patients, and we are looking for the right nurse to join our expanding team for an immediate start. 

• Full-time position
• We will invest in your skills and knowledge within house training and external courses
• Strong on the job training and induction to set you up for success
• Large hospital with all the latest toys you need to make your job interesting and enjoyable
• Work with Specialists and Veterinarians who empower you to utilise your skills and knowledge to help provide excellent patient care
• Our culture is important to us, and we want new colleagues to be as invested in ensuring our culture remains positive and supportive and fun!

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is a well-established group of specialist veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients, clients, and staff.  We offer a wide range of specialist services and provide 24-hour emergency and critical care across the country. 

Working with us you can expect:

• An above award hourly rate with penalties that reflects the nursing skills you bring and develop as you embark on your career journey with us
• A culture of continuous improvement and support
• Permanent nurses have a CPD allowance as well access to an in-house training department and opportunities to undertake external nursing courses in Specialist fields
• Great coffee (honest, we get the good stuff), free raisin toast and fruit loops! PLUS someone is always baking something!
• We know the Veterinary industry is experiencing tough times right now. We have tough days, too, but we have built a supportive and caring culture to support each other in the good and bad times

If you have:

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Experience in a specialty or large, fast paced practice/hospital
• Motivation to ongoing development of your advanced nursing skills
• The ability to work cohesively within a close-knit team

Apply Today!

We would love to hear from you, chat about our hospital and discuss what we can offer to meet the working conditions you are looking for. We would be more than happy to show you around our hospital and grab a coffee/tea with our nursing team so you can ask any questions you may have to make an informed decision.
  

We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Nursing or Social Work interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Orange NSW.

In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure. Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of conditions, both physical and psychological and supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.

Your duties will include:

• Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks); 
• Applying your clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomes;
• Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs;
• Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals;
• Working across various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs;
• Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes;
• Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical skills, including but not limited to initial, workplace and vocational assessments to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers to employment and identify suitable employment opportunities for workers who have sustained workplace injuries or injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents.

We are looking to recruit several veterinary nurses for our Greencross AREN Specialist and Emergency hospitals across Australia.

• holding animals to allow examination and treatment by Veterinarians.
• cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment
• preparing instruments and handing them to the Veterinarian
• assisting Veterinarians in administering anaesthetics and oxygen during operations
• placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition
• giving medications to animals
• maintaining stock control and records
• providing animal care advice and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs
• may perform diagnostic laboratory tests.
• may act as a receptionist, accept payments and undertake clerical work.

What we offer you
  
Greencross Vets is an active community of pet-obsessed people just like you! We believe in reward and recognition at every step. When you join our family, you’ll enjoy:

• Full-time employment
• Our generous salary packages are variable and reflective of the skills and experience you bring to the role.
• Experienced veterinary nurses can expect to earn a salary from $73,150pa
• International veterinary nurses with a minimum of 2 years full-time post-qualification experience may be eligible for sponsorship through Greencross Vets
• Minimum four weeks of annual leave and paid maternity leave.
• Continuing education programs
• Mental health first aid officers at each clinic
• Free and confidential counselling is available 24/7 through our EAP Telus Health

We are looking for an Experienced Vet Nurse to join the Noarlunga team!

If you are looking to join a genuinely friendly, caring team who are passionate about providing great patient standards of care and customer service, this is it! We are a close-knit, supportive team where everyone's wellbeing is a top priority, with a collaborative focus on learning, development and strong team engagement. We would love to welcome a like-minded Vet Nurse to join us in providing the exceptional standard of care we are known for. 

‍Our clinic is co-located within a busy Petbarn retail store, creating a network of highly engaged and committed pet owners being referred to our clinic. Greencross Noarlunga is well-equipped with a surgical theatre, digital x-ray, ultrasound, iM3 Elite Dental suite, Dental x-ray, in house laboratory, ducted oxygen and active gas scavenge and more, allowing you to serve our clients to the best of our ability.

About your New Job:

• Part-time role undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
• Performing minor procedures when required
• Maintaining the overall hygiene of the practice, including surgical areas and equipment

About your skills and your experience:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with at least 2+ years of experience
• Excellent animal handling skills and a passion for outstanding patient standards of care
• A calm and friendly presence
• An amazing ‘can do’, team player attitude
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Experience with RXworks advantageous

We would love for you to come meet the team! Apply Today!