Description
General Information
Position Description: Registered Nurse (Community)
Qualifications: Current AHPRA Registration
Location: Right At Home Sydney Beverly Hills
Responsible to: Clinical Care Manager/Care Manager
Award: Nurses Award [MA000034]
Purpose of Position
The Registered Nurse (Community) performs nursing care to clients/participants in accordance with an established plan of care in line with Right at Home policies and procedures and all other laws and relevant professional standards.
The Registered Nurse (Community) provides holistic client-focused and consumer-directed care in accordance with an established care plan. The Registered Nurse (Community) provides for the personal needs and comfort of clients in their own home, ensuring work within enablement and wellness principles to support the clients’ goals.
Duties
· Adheres to all Right at Home organisational policies and procedures.
· Participates in Continuous Improvement, including monitoring of clinical indicators and follows risk management open disclosure frameworks
· Promotes the professional development of less experienced staff through ongoing education.
· Supports and implements the Aged Care Quality Standards and observes and respects the client/participant’s rights, ensuring an environment which promotes safety, security, dignity, and optimal health for clients/participants in their own home.
· Knowledge of, and compliance with, all relevant Legislation, Regulatory requirements, Professional Standards and Guidelines that affect the work practices of the individual and those of subordinate staff.
· Ensures that documentation is timely & reflective of client/participant care, assessments, and evaluations. Participates in individualised education for clients/participants' clinical care needs to ensure safe delivery of care.
· Communicates and liaises effectively with key stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring that the goals of the client/participant are met.
· Communicates effectively and maintains harmonious interpersonal relationships with clients/participants and other staff through written, verbal and non-verbal modes.
· Maintains privacy and confidentiality.
· Participates in annual performance appraisal to identify achievements and goals for ongoing professional development.
· Maintains annual CPD requirements as required by AHPRA.
· evidence-based in-home nursing care, including wound care, catheter care and insertion and medication administration.
· Ensure efficient daily workload planning, including travel, documentation, reporting, and administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
· Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
· 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.
Experience
· 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
· 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 the 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.
· 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, and risk mitigation.
· Ability to undertake holistic assessments and create risk-informed person-centred care plans.
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 a comprehensively insured, dependable private vehicle.
· Proven ability to service clients/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 excellence in interpersonal/communication skills (written and oral). Demonstrated understanding of the roles and relationships between the Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Personal Care Assistant, 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.
In-Service Training
Participates in mandatory education and ongoing In-Service training (This requirement need not be met exclusively through Right at Home-sponsored in-services programs).
Working Conditions/Environment
Primarily works in the clients’ place of residence. Shifts or visit times and days vary with clients’ needs.
Notes/Special Instructions
May be called upon to perform additional tasks as required by the office.
Preferred Skills
Language Skills: Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese speakers are welcome to apply.
Apply through link below:
https://www.rightathome.com.au/employment-opportunities/job-detail/job-Registered-Nurse-Community-Right-at-Home-Sydney-Beverly-Hills-Beverly-Hills-8550
Pay: $52.88 – $57.75 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
