Registered Nurse

Respect Cohuna Village, located in the welcoming regional community of Cohuna, Victoria, is looking for compassionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on a Part Time Basis. 

This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive and close-knit team where providing older Australians with dignity, compassion, and genuine connection is at the heart of everything we do. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Flexibility to work across all shifts Monday to Friday is required.

About the Position: 

As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide safe, high-quality clinical care that promotes the health, wellbeing and independence of our residents. Working closely with the Care Manager and General Manager, you'll play an important role in leading person-centered care and supporting positive outcomes for residents and their families. Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, Monday to Friday, is essential.

Key Duties

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed and assist with resident admission assessments.
• Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits:

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care

To be considered please apply now!

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