Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Assess residents' physical, emotional and clinical care needs and develop individualised nursing care plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, person-centred care.
- Administer medications and monitor residents' responses to treatments.
Company Name: Quambie Park Waroona Inc
Position: Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Work type: Full-time
Location: WA
About Us:
Quambie Park is an established aged care provider located in Waroona, Western Australia, with over 40 years of experience supporting older Australians in regional communities. We provide quality residential aged care and independent living accommodation, with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. Our dedicated team of qualified healthcare professionals and support staff work together to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for residents. At Quambie Park, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care while respecting the individual needs, cultural backgrounds and preferences of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessing residents' physical, emotional and clinical care needs at Quambie Park, and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised nursing care plans in accordance with established nursing standards and practices.
- Collaborating with doctors, allied health professionals and other healthcare team members to coordinate and deliver comprehensive, person-centred care to residents at Quambie Park.
- Administering prescribed medications, providing nursing treatments and therapies, and monitoring residents' responses to treatments and care plans.
- Promoting residents' health and wellbeing through preventative care, health education and early identification of changes in their health conditions.
- Providing residents and their families with information and guidance regarding care plans, treatment options and ongoing healthcare needs.
- Supervising, coordinating and delegating nursing and care activities to Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Assistants in Nursing (AINs) and other support workers employed at Quambie Park to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring nursing practices comply with relevant legislation, professional standards and Quambie Park's organisational policies, including adapting to technological and regulatory changes.
- Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing at Quambie Park and ensuring compliance with established performance standards, clinical responsibilities and key performance indicators.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Nursing or higher qualification in Nursing.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated clinical nursing skills, preferably in residential aged care.
- Strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience in geriatric, dementia, palliative, wound or continence care is desirable.
- Sound understanding of aged care standards and quality improvement principles.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Current satisfactory National Police Check.
- Good computer literacy and clinical documentation skills.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and a short cover letter to enquiries@quambiepark.org.au. Only applications sent to this email will be considered, and short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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