Registered Nurse

AdventCare is a 'not for profit' organisation offering aged care that embraces Christian values. We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team and currently have vacancies for our Whitehorse Facility in Nunawading. 

As an RN you will use your skills for: 

• Assisting and encouraging residents to achieve their optimal levels of functioning, independence and self-care through care planning 
• Providing advanced clinical care such as medication management, catheter management, palliative care, wound management, stoma care, enteral feed, diabetic management 
• Monitor care plans and create new from assessments
• Participate in clinical auditing  
• Provide Leadership, support and direction to Personal Care Assistants & EN’s 
• Possess a compassionate, caring and supportive nature 
• Be committed to ongoing clinical excellence 

To be considered for this role you will have: 

• Registration as an Registered Nurse with AHPRA
•  A minimum of 2 years' experience in residential aged care as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of An-Acc and Aged Care Standards and Accreditation requirements.
• Sound generalist nursing skills  
• A passion to provide holistic nursing care, assisting residents to experience a greater level of independence and improved quality of life 
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude  
• Excellent organisational and time management skills  
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills  
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment  
• Diabetes and wound management skills  
• A sound knowledge of computer-based software applications 
• A current and valid NDIS check
• The ability to work as part of a team or autonomously. 
• Knowledge of and interest in best practice dementia care and a thorough understanding of consumer engagement essential.    
• Proof of the right to work lawfully in Australia

We are dedicated to the enhancement of our staff and work based on a unique company structure, policies and procedures. If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference to the life of the residents at the facility, please apply now. 

Please note that due to the volume of applicants expected for this role, only successful short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

Job Types: Casual and Part-time, Permanent