Behaviour Support Nurse

Job Description:

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As the Behaviour Support Nurse, you will work closely with the leadership teams across our four Victorian homes located in Eltham, Kew, Hawthorn and Werribee  

You will  be responsible  for supporting new or challenging behaviours in our residents associated with cognitive impairments. Working closely and collaboratively with the resident, their Next of Kin and all staff within the homes.

You will focus on a positive approach to behaviour management. This will include, but not be limited to having a deep understanding of each resident’s social history, clinical diagnosis and staff understanding and capability.

The role will include supporting residents, and their families with changing behaviours, providing feedback to the facility or clinical managers on staff understanding and capability, and in liaising with the Development & Delivery Team Leader – providing tailored education and training to the staff at each home.

Things that work for us:

• Bachelor of Nursing is essential. Post graduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Comprehensive clinical leadership with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Manager or Facility Manager residential aged care setting
• Experience in working with residents with complex behaviours in a residential aged care environment specifically dementia specific homes.
• Comprehensive understanding of dementia and associated cognitive impairments
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, including SIRS & National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicators Program
• Analyses data and information to identify triggers and risks resulting in challenging behaviours  
• Experience with providing education
• Ability to work flexibly within the Facility services
• Ability to provide advice consistent with the mission and philosophy of St Vincent’s Care
• Ability to plan and coordinate participant care effectively and utilise St Vincent’s Care (SVC) management systems
• Ability to contribute in and support Heart print education activities and to contribute to the development of self and other team members
• Ability to contribute towards effective risk management within the facility particularly in compliance with Work Health & Safety legislation
• A collaborative and inclusive working style
• A positive work ethic
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Willing to uphold the core values of St Vincent’s Health Australia

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

For more than 175 years, St Vincent’s Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today.

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

Interested? Apply today! Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at svcs.recruitment@svha.org.au

No agencies please.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Bernadette Murphy

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

3 October 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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