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Cooinda - Part-Time Enrolled Nurse
- Cooinda, NSW, Australia
- Part time
We are looking for a dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join our team at our Cooinda in Lithgow, NSW on a Part-Time basis, providing exceptional nursing care to our residents.
About us
As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Respect also offers home care services in multiple states and manages more than 700 units in various retirement villages and independent living communities.
Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
About the role
As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EN) at Respect, you will be responsible for delivering safe and competent clinical nursing care to residents while adhering to the standards set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote the health and wellbeing of our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs through admissions and ongoing assessments.
- Maintain accurate documentation that reflects care delivery.
- Complete ACFI assessments and documentation as required for your shift, contributing to income maximisation.
- Assist in implementing, contributing to, and evaluating resident care plans as directed by your supervisor.
- Administer medications and ensure correct ordering, storage, and documentation procedures in line with organisational policies.
Essential Requirements
- Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse.
- Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience, preferably in aged care.
- Knowledge of Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
- Understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- Strong clinical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Understanding of aged care accreditation processes.
Why you will love working at Respect
- Not for profit, value-based organisation
- Above award hourly rates
- Salary Packaging Benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Career Pathways, education and training opportunities
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 is difficult.
- Integrity – Be open, honest, and trustworthy.
- Innovation – Think differently to solve problems.
- Excellence – Drive quality to continuously improve.
