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Registered Nurse

Job No: S3366
Location: Anglicare SQ - Symes Grove Residential Aged Care Facility - Taigum, QLD

About the Position

The landscaped gardens of Symes Grove have a number of outdoor recreational areas for activities, entertaining visitors or a sunny walk in the afternoon. The residence is conveniently located close to neighbourhood shops and is on a public transport route. The community benefits from having an onsite laundry and full commercial kitchen, providing freshly prepared meals served in the dining areas, catering for special dietary needs and meals to mark special occasions or cultural events.

We are looking for a part time Registered Nurse to join our team to provide comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, and to plan care based on the outcomes of assessment, utilising contemporary evidence based clinical knowledge and case management of Residents.  The role will work night shift, 42 hours per fortnight.

 

 

About You

As a Registered Nurse with experience in the Aged Care sector, you will be flexible and enthusiastic, with a dedication to the care and support of the elderly, and be able to offer:

  • Strong clinical background and current knowledge of practices
  • Skills in palliative care, dementia care, wound care, medication management and post-acute care
  • Robust residential experience and a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Proven ability to manage workload and ensure documentation is complete and up to date
  • Working knowledge of ACFI and other funding processes
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal and an ability to work effectively within a team environment, relating to a wide range of staff, management, residents and families
  • Sound computer knowledge with experience in clinical systems (AutumnCare would be beneficial)
  • Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly, approachable attitude
  • Client-centred care to residents and their families which respects and protects their rights, privacy and wellbeing

You will also require a Degree in Nursing, current registration with AHPRA and a National Police Certificate.

 

What We Offer

Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

  • Working with dedicated professionals under a supportive and engaged manager in a family-focused facility
  • Developing skills within the growing sector of Aged Care
  • Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training
  • Work/life balance with casual hours across weekdays and weekends

 

Show Your Interest

Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working with an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.  People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Description

JOB NUMBER S3366

For further information please contact

Sharon Marsden on 07 3623 6908

 

Applications close Friday 20th April 2018

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

 

About Us

Anglicare SQ is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support you need for the life you want in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout southeast Queensland.

For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.

Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare SQ are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare SQ is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.

We also offer a range of specialist services within indigenous, homeless, multicultural and rural and remote communities. The work of Anglicare SQ stretches from Cairns to Coolangatta, from Birdsville to Brisbane and reaches out to support to people of all ages with a variety of needs.

Anglicare SQ has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs all working towards a happier, healthier community.

Find out more about Anglicare Southern QLD

Our Vision, Mission and Values

 

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