Registered Nurse

Brotherhood of St Laurence

Clifton Hill, Melbourne VIC

Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare and Medical)

Casual/Vacation

57.30440 per hour plus 25% casual loading

Registered Nurse

We’re looking for a professional Registered Nurse to join our team on a casual basis, primarily working night shifts based in Clifton Hill.

BENEFITS

Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options to up to 18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!

Career development opportunities

Leave loading of 17.5%

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

THE ROLE

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, and care plans based on clinical knowledge and case management of residents. You will provide support, direction, training and education to clinical and care staff as directed.

Lead, manage and deliver high-quality person-centred care, in accordance with policies and procedures, relevant standards for practice, code of conduct for nurses and relevant legislation including The Aged Care Act and the Quality Standards.

Create and maintain effective relationships with residents, families, internal and external stakeholders whilst recognizing professional boundaries and contribute to maintaining a home-like environment for all residents.

Effectively delegate care activities to Personal Care staff and Enrolled Nurses according to the skills and competence of staff, ensuring they work within their scope of practice.

Provide Medication management functions, oversee delegated medication administration and administer medications as required.

Salary: 113,233.49 pro rata per annum OR 57.30440 per hour plus 25% casual loading, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for the following key skills and experiences:

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Registered Nurse qualification with AHPRA along with a current AHPRA Certificate of Registration.

Post graduate qualifications and experience in a relevant health specialty; continence, wound management, gerontology, infection control, palliative care, dementia care, mental health or health management.

Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to adapt to changing demands and work under pressure.

Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to act as a positive role model for staff.

Knowledge and relevant experience in the coordination and clinical evaluation of aged care residents with complex combinations of mental health, substance abuse, dementia and social isolation whilst maintaining confidentiality.

Theoretical and practical knowledge of OHS regulations and requirements practices, including manual handling, infection control.

About The Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision to an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

Culture

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of worktolife balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

Apply Now

If this sounds like the right fit for you we'd love to hear from you.

When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

A current resume demonstrating your relevant skills and experience

A tailored cover letter

A 2 page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

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Contact Vasu Sharma at vasudha.sharma@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.