We are looking for an Enrolled Nurse with a passion for Aged Care to join our team, covering maternity leave for about 9 months. The role offers an immediate start and is contracted until 1st May 2025. This position involves working 7 shifts per fortnight, with occasional opportunities for additional shifts.

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: The Enrolled Nurse (EN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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.

• Flexible hours across various shifts.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• 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

About the role:

Are you an experienced Registered or Enrolled Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a healthy work-life balance? KinCare has the perfect opportunity for you!

As a KinCare community nurse, you'll play a vital role in providing essential care to our elderly customers across the Central Coast, within the comfort of their own homes.

In this casual (2 days per week) position, you will provide a range of clinical support services, such as medication administration, wound care, observations, catheter management, stoma care and PEG feeding. You'll also conduct a variety of comprehensive assessments, including evaluations of cognitive function and continence, while supporting care plans and providing solutions tailored to each customer's individual needs.

Working closely with families, General Practitioners, and the KinCare team, you'll ensure a holistic approach to our customers' well-being, addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs.

About you:

• Full AHPRA registration
• Available minimum 2 days per week (weekdays only)
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
• Driver’s licence with a reliable and insured vehicle
• Genuine interest in working in the community and with the elderly - (experience in Community nursing would be ideal)
• Strong clinical skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Compassionate, professional, kind, engaging, empathetic and helpful.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Double COVID vaccinated and willing to undergo a functional assessment.

About KinCare:

KinCare is one of Australia’s leading in-home care providers. We have 30+ years experience supporting older Australians to stay living at home longer and maintain their independence.

We value our team members and celebrate success to ensure a supportive and positive workplace culture, with development opportunities.

“I love that I can make a difference in a family’s journey, and it’s not just for the customer, but also the daughter and the grandchildren. I find it satisfying and rewarding to help customers to be able to make choices on how they would like to live the last part of their lives.” – Natalie, former KinCare Nurse, now General Manager.

You will also be recognised and rewarded with:

• In-house training and development opportunities
• Daily variety
• Access to the latest in field technology to make your life as a RN easier
• Opportunities to advance your career in Community and Aged Care
• A competitive hourly rate + paid kilometres between services
• Mostly Mon-Fri work

Prior to commencement, every successful candidate must complete a new mandatory National Police check, Work Rights check, provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and any other relevant compliance documents as required. 

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

In this role you will be responsible for caring for Allergy and Immunology patients in a clinic setting. You will be part of the Allergy team, report to the Nurse Unit Manager and work under the supervision of our Allergy/Immunology Doctors. Your duties would include oral food and drug challenges, allergy desensitisation/immunotherapy, skin prick testing, intradermal testing (adults only), spirometry, asthma and allergy education. 

You will make an impact by:

• Working cooperatively and collaberatively with all members of the multidisclipinary team
• Practicing in accordance with infection control standards
• Practice in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) national Competency standards for Registered Nurses
• Utilising a reflective, critical thinking and evidence-based approach to the clinical care of patients
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion to patients and their families, colleagues and VMOs. Respect and uphold the dignity and rights of consumers, relatives, carers and collaegues.

To be successful in this role…

You will have excellent patient assessment, time management skills and have great clinical judgement. A confident communicator., you will have a positive and warm personality and a passion in working with both children and adults. 

You will have:

Essential

• Recent experience within an acute medical clinic/ward setting
• IV cannulation competency
• Valid Victorian Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Desirable

• Experience in working with both children and adults
• Experience in intradermal testing/IDT
• Working at Epworth, everybody matters

Position Description         Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.