Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to join a supportive and caring team? We have exciting casual opportunities for you to make a difference by providing exceptional clinical care to our valued residents.
About us: As a proud not-for-profit organization 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 organization 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.
About the Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, competent, and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). On a day-to-day basis, this position shall report to the Care Manager and General Manager. Indirect reports shall include other organizational management representatives.
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.
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.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and entitlements.
* 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.
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