Position Description - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Aged Care)
Desirable
- Understanding of issues related to OH&S, infection control, manual handling, and hazard
identification.
- Previous experience undertaking a similar role in Aged Care
- Ability to encourage and motivate residents
Responsibilities/Duties
Quality Service • Assess, develop, implement, and monitor individual care plans for residents.
- Complete technical nursing care within scope of practice for residents and in
line person-centred care and individualised support.
- Ensure medication is managed and administrated in accordance with Care
Plans and in line with medication policy and procedures.
- Co-ordinate reviews of care plans, assessments, medication charts and ACFI
funding documentation.
- Participate in admission and discharge of residents of the residential care
facility.
- Encourage residents to maintain independence through actively participation,
decision making, and achieving set goals.
Reporting and • Report changes in resident behaviour, condition, or care needs, in a timely and
Documentation accurate manner.
- Report to supervisor any workforce challenges and issues, in line with relevant
reporting processes.
- Accurately document all information relevant to resident care and funding
requirements.
Communication • Liaise with Registered Nurse, doctors, other health care providers and the
pharmacist to facilitate optimum health care and clinical practice for the
residents.
- Liaise and work closely with Lifestyle staff and the activity programs they
provide, supporting resident participation.
- Liaise with residents, family and friends and participate in the orientation of new
residents.
- Communicate openly and actively participate in problem solving as required.
Leadership • Manage, coordinate and lead care employees and foster a team environment.
- Provide support, supervision, education and guidance to Personal Care
Assistants.
- Practice open communication and pro-actively participate in problem solving
Compliance • Operate in accordance with legislative and quality standards.
Skills and • Remain aware of relevant legislative standards and guidelines.
competencies • Participate in meetings and in-service training sessions.
- Pursue ongoing development and contribute to continuous improvement.
Work Health • Comply with the OHS Act 2004
Safety • Take reasonable care to ensure your own safety, not place others at risk by any
act or omission, follow safe work practices and procedures, use and care for
equipment as instructed, not wilfully and recklessly interfere with safety
Care without Compromise
Reviewed Nov 2023
