About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Kings Meadows?
Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
Above award hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
Annual Leave loading
Career pathways, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leave options
Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
Be an integral part of the team at Uniting AgeWell Kings Meadows, offering person centred care to our residents.
Provide care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management, a level one registered nurse is responsible for a level of administrative responsibilities, including:
Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
Complex needs require following skillsets
catheter management incl. catheterization
palliative care incl. syringe driver management
wound management
identification and escalation of clinical deterioration
strong documentation skills with knowledge of ANACC
Provide leadership, support, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants
Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management
Full Time opportunity working 76 hours per fortnight
Annual base salary of $78,368 - $103,740 per annum (dependant on experience)
About you:
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
Experienced as a registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (essential)
Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (preferred)
Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
A current Working With Vulnerable People card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Australian working rights
Ability to pass a national police clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Kings Meadows?
Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
Above award hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
Annual Leave loading
Career pathways, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leave options
Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
Be an integral part of the team at Uniting AgeWell Kings Meadows, offering person centred care to our residents.
Provide care to residents with complex needs such as palliative care, dementia support, restorative care and pain management, a level one registered nurse is responsible for a level of administrative responsibilities, including:
Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
Complex needs require following skillsets
catheter management incl. catheterization
palliative care incl. syringe driver management
wound management
identification and escalation of clinical deterioration
strong documentation skills with knowledge of ANACC
Provide leadership, support, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants
Promote a harmonious team approach by acting as a role model in coordinating daily routines and adhering to safe practice measures in medication management
Full Time opportunity working 76 hours per fortnight
Annual base salary of $78,368 - $103,740 per annum (dependant on experience)
About you:
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents to support them to live life to their potential!
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
Experienced as a registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (essential)
Experience with dementia care and palliative care support (preferred)
Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
A current Working With Vulnerable People card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Australian working rights
Ability to pass a national police clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
