Be celebrated for your contribution
Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.
Our Team
Our Nurses deliver specialised, high quality nursing care to older Victorians in our residential homes. They enjoy working within a supportive, respectful environment where their expertise and empathy are valued and rewarded. Growing professionally while maintaining a sustainable work/life balance, our Nurses enjoy ongoing opportunities to progress their careers. Each day, they have the chance to apply their skills in a meaningful way, have more autonomy for critical thinking and space to make a positive impact within their communities.
The Role
We are looking for an Enrolled Nurse to join our Gladswood Lodge residential aged care home in Brunswick West. This is a permanent part-time night duty role and would be a great opportunity for a recently registered Enrolled Nurse who is looking to build confidence in residential aged care while working alongside an experienced Registered Nurse.
This role will suit someone who is comfortable being hands-on with residents and supporting both clinical and personal care needs. While you will work within your EN scope of practice, the role will also involve a high level of direct resident care, including supporting Personal Care Workers and assisting with personal care tasks where required.
Permanent part-time roster line – 53.2 hours per fortnight
Week 1: Monday Night Duty, Tuesday Night Duty, Saturday Night Duty, Sunday Night Duty
Week 2: Monday Night Duty, Tuesday Night Duty, Sunday Night Duty
In this role, you will:
- Apply clinical skills and up-to-date knowledge of the ageing process to support residents within the home
- Work alongside the Registered Nurse on night duty to provide safe, person-centred care
- Support residents with personal care, comfort, dignity and emotional wellbeing overnight
- Assist with resident observations, escalation of changes in condition, documentation and care planning
- Support safe medication administration within EN scope of practice
- Be responsive to residents’ needs through holistic, individualised care
- Respect and promote dignity, privacy and confidentiality of each resident at all times
- Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Personal Care Workers and the wider care team
- Spend time with residents to connect, provide reassurance and show empathy
About you
- Current Division 2 nursing registration with AHRPA
- Experience creating genuine connections with clients and families and team members
- Understanding of the aged care legislative framework and requirements, including safe medication administration
- The ability to show empathy and treat others with dignity and respect, and a collaborative approach to working with residents, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Demonstrate the application of clinical skills in areas such as tissue viability, continence management, dementia/behaviour management, infection control, amongst others
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ID or ability to obtain
Why Benetas?
- $41.63 per hour + superannuation
- Permanent part-time night duty roster with fixed shifts and guaranteed hours
- Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
- Opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced Registered Nurses and Clinical Leaders
- Excellent opportunity for a recently registered EN to build aged care experience and clinical confidence
- Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
- Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs
Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.
Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW!
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.
