Performs nursing care to client/participant in accordance with an established plan of care in accordance with Right at Home policies and procedures, and all other laws and relevant professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of the aged care industry/issues or Community Home Care, Continuous Quality Improvement, the Aged Care Quality Principles and the Aged Care Quality Standards – Essential
- Previous experience in Aged Care or related discipline – Desirable
Key Selection Criteria
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Appropriate qualifications and a demonstrated commitment to the Aged Care Sector and the Home and community care environment
- Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate
- Driver’s License and comprehensively insured dependable private vehicle
- Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and services for client/participants in the In-Home Community Care environment
- Knowledge of the Aged Care & Community Care Sector, Continuous Quality Improvement, Legislation, Community Care Common Standards, and Community Care Charter of Rights and Responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead and actively contribute to organisation
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal/communication skills (written and oral), and an ability to lead and motivate the Care Team in the achievement of organisational goals
- Demonstrated understanding of the roles and relationships between the Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Personal Care Assistance, and Companion Care Workers
- Demonstrated ability to assist in the provision of holistic client/participant-centred care using a systematic approach
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Client/participants/significant others and other members of the Care Team
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and promote the safety of client/participants, self and others, including a knowledge of emergency procedures and Work Health and Safety
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Legislation applicable to the Role of the Registered Nurse in the Home Care environment
Qualifications
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Relevant tertiary qualification, Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
- Aged Care, Management – Desirable
- Certificate in a specific nursing related discipline (Dementia care, geriatric nursing, palliative care) - Desirable
Preferred Skills
- Meets the competency levels for the Registered Nurse as set out by the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council (ANC) guidelines, and particular organisational requirements. Aged Care Quality Standards & the Code of Conduct for Aged Care and NDIS
- Fulfils the obligations of the Nursing Role for the Registered Nurse including Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and harmonious working relationships
- Updates knowledge and skills by pursuing continuing professional development
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to develop/implement and evaluate organisational and client/participant focused documentation and systems
- Analytical and report writing skills
- Ability to create and promote a positive and supportive culture where all staff are valued
- Ability to manage, direct and supervise staff, coordinating and assessing work activities
- Problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Computer literacy
- Nursing skills including wound care and medication management
- Specialised nursing skills including tracheostomy care, dysphagia management and dementia care – desirable
- Knowledge of high prevalent risks, risk assessments, risk mitigation
- Ability to undertake holistic assessments and create risk informed person-centred care plans
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