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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 has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

About the Role:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). On a day-to-day basis this position shall report to the Associate Director of Clinical Services and General Manager. Indirect reports shall include other organisational management representatives.

Position Overview:

The Grade 5 is a Registered Nurse, who demonstrates excellence in Nursing and Aged Care practice.

The Grade 5 is an important member of the clinical nursing team, who leads and works collaboratively with the other Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurse and health care worker staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing and personal care to residents.

The Grade 5 will lead care teams, direct practice of care in response to best practice and consumer feedback, to maximise residents’ health and wellbeing and ensure a safe living environment.

The Grade 5 will ensure the completion of required documentation to support compliance with policy and procedures, regulatory requirements and the Quality Standards – Aged Care and Safety.

This leadership position supports the culture of the organisation through the adoption of Respect values.

Key Duties:

Provide excellence in consumer care

• Provide direct and indirect clinical care, including, but not limited to; medication administration and advice to care staff, to ensure appropriate and time efficient care is provided to residents. Monitoring, reporting and risk mitigation undertaken for clinical events, which include, but are not limited to; unintentional weight loss, falls, pressure injuries, antipsychotic usage and behaviours requiring support. Manage and coordinate all health-related appointments, clinical investigations and resident reviews, which is evidenced through accurate documentation.
• Engage in reflective, interpretative and analytical practice and thinking. Use information and/or evidence; and skilfully and empathetically communicate with all involved in the provision of care, including the resident and their family, the community, and health professional colleagues.
• Collaborate and consult with residents, their families and community as well as the broader team and other health professionals, to plan, implement and evaluate integrated care that optimises outcomes for residents. The Grade 5 is responsible for the delegated care they provide and self-monitoring of their work.
• Complete audits as allocated, monthly or as determined by the Associate Director of Clinical Services.

Operational Leadership

• Accountable for providing leadership and guidance to direct and indirect care staff and students, in consultation with the Associate Director of Clinical Services , which aligns with the Vision, Mission and Values of Respect. Participate in and attend to allocated employee development through processes, including but not limited to, the appraisal process and medication process as scheduled.

Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and legislation

• ANACC documentation completed and submitted to Associate Director of Clinical Services, within the agreed time frame.
• Attend to and monitor the entry of accurate documentation into electronic and other related systems, which include, but is not limited to, ANACC and Monthly Resident Review (MRR) documentation as designated.
• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.

Quality Improvement and Risk Management

• Maintain quality systems, including, but are not limited to – infection control, rotation of stock, safety of hazardous materials and handling/disposal of medical waste.
• Clinical events – Events to be in line with or below the PSRAC state level.
• Attend to the completion of audits as directed by the Care Manager. Initiate, complete and follow up RISKMAN entries. Actively contribute to Root Cause Analysis and Critical Thinking processors. Recognise and respond to SIRS. Assist with Accreditation requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with the Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Actively participate in professional development to deliver best practice

• Attend and actively participate in meetings, workshops, forums and other communication events, as delegated and report to the Associate Director of Clinical Services. Responsible for and committed to ongoing continued professional development, pursuant with the national registration requirements, to expand their own level of professional competence. Complete annual education modules, as allocated by the organisation
• Annually complete the minimum hours for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), pursuant with the national registration requirements.
• Complete annual education modules allocated by the organisation.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Follow Respect’s Health and safety polices, procedure, workplace instructions and conduct of conduct
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for the health and safety of anyone else that may be affected by your actions or omissions, whilst at work
• Co-operate with your Manager/Supervisor in respect to actions taken by Respect to comply with the requirements to provide a workplace that is safe and without risks to health
• Correctly wear and maintain items of personal protective clothing and equipment that are provided
• Immediately report any incidents within the workplace to your Manager/Supervisor
• Be conversant with and follow emergency procedures and directions
• Participate in health and safety training programs as required

Key Selection Criteria:

Qualifications

• Required – Demonstrated ability to meet the criteria of the After-Hours Co-ordinator, as outlined in the Nurse and Midwives (Victoria Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 (as amended).

Essential

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, with a Board approved qualification in medicines administration.

Essential

Previous experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Aged Care, supported by well-developed and contemporary clinical skills and knowledge.

Desirable

Skills and knowledge

• Sound communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills, including well-developed written and oral skills.

Essential

• Developed leadership skills to foster team cohesion and support effective team management.

Desirable

• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and in a collaborative team environment.

Essential

• Demonstrate developed time management skills with prioritising delegated tasks and the ability to adhere to time frames.

Essential

• Ability to approach difficult tasks and sudden changes appropriately.

Essential

• A high level of understanding regarding the ANACC funding system.

Essential

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.