We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our clinical team for three night shifts and with the potential additional shifts, to cover maternity leave starting October 2024.
About Us: 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.
The Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) 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).
Essential:
- 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.
- 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.
