Registered Nurse - Daceyville

Nursing

• Carry out the initial and on-going assessment, planning and management of nursing care for
  residents
• Develop personal care plans that ensure the individual needs of residents are identified and met, and be aware of changes in care plans
• Review all residents frequently, including residents file:
  • Behavior charting and assessments
  • Observation charts
  • Medication charts
  • Weight and bowel chart documentation
  • Wound charts
  • Progress note entries
• Participate in their quarterly care plan evaluation, or more regularly as required
• Ensure that all documentation required by and related to the provision of quality care for all residents is prepared, maintained, monitored, evaluated and up to date in accordance with SCC policies and procedures
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all ACFI claims
• On arrival, complete communication and handover
• Check whether assessments have been done over the weekends, or the day before
• Medication rounds, including schedule 8 round
• Provide, or ensure provision of, more complex care services including:
  • Pain management
  • Palliative care
  • Intra-venous and naso-gastric tubing
  • Catheter care
  • Stoma care
  • Complex wound management
  • Risk management of acute or chronic infection conditions
  • Enema administration
  • Oxygen therapy
• Be the first person to call for an incident when a resident has had a fall - take observations and assist with manual transfer by lifter, ambulance or verbally instruct resident to get up from the floor
• Complete pressure ulcer risk assessment on all residents and report any changes
• Ensure residents incidents of a clinical nature are reviewed and actioned
• Act as a consultant in response to the complex nursing and care needs of residents
• Lead and/or be involved in staff development and training sessions for Care Service Employees
• Liaise with and advocate on behalf of residents to medical and allied health professionals
• Provide support and guidance to Care Service Employees, residents and their families
• Keep the Facility Manager informed of any changes in each residents’ appearance, emotional or physical condition, as well as any behavioral changes or problems
• Communicate appropriately with residents while working with them
• Respect the rights of each resident to maintain their religious and cultural links as appropriate
• Carry out other reasonable duties which are consistent with the role of this position, as requested
• Fulfil rostered on call responsibilities as required

Teamwork and Culture

• Maintain professional behaviour at all times in alignment with SCC values, missions, vision and Code of Conduct.
• Contribute to team meeting and team planning days in professional manner respecting other team members.
• Work cohesively as part of the team to reach the team’s key outcomes and objectives required by SCC.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with all stakeholders through various communication methods such as emails, telephone and mail
• Responsible for the development and ongoing management of key internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Attend meetings and forums as requested

Work Health & Safety

• Undertake all mandatory training in all areas of WHS as requested by SCC
• Report any incident, accident or near mishap within 24 hours as per SCC policies and procedures
• Comply with all SCC policies and procedures in WHS, Workers Compensation and Return to Work
• Contribute and comply with Return to Work programs as appropriate
• Report any potential workplace hazards
• Take preventative actions as appropriate as per SCC policies and procedures
• Consider all WHS aspects when travelling in accordance with SCC WHS policies and procedures.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
• Referral Bonus Program