Registered Nurse

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our team on a full-time and/or part-time basis.

The Organisation:

Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our clients and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

The Position:

The successful candidate will join our dynamic and supportive clinical team and will contribute to our strong focus on providing safe, competent, and contemporary clinical care to residents. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and support to lower classified employees, provide competent clinical care, and complete comprehensive clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Complete ACFI assessments and other clinical documentation as required.
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed.
• Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation.
• Interact with doctors, relatives, residents and allied health professionals to ensure adhesion of care for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to residents and their families at all times.
• Follow appropriate infection control practices in relation to all tasks as per the policies and procedures.
• Observe safe work practices and consider the safety of others at all times.
• Report and document incidents, near misses and hazards immediately and in accordance with the policies and procedures.

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.
• Leadership skills.
• Flexibility to do shift work.

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.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Up to $5,000 relocation allowance* to assist with relocation (if applicable).
• Sponsorship will be considered.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve.

The base full-time annual salary (as provided by our New South Wales enterprise agreement) for a Registered Nurse is between $75,510 (first year of practice) and $95,154 (year 5 and thereafter), plus penalty rates, applicable shift loadings and in-charge allowance (where applicable).

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