Registered Nurse (Permanent Full-time)

Juniper · Kununurra WA 6743 · Full time
Posted 15d ago

Registered Nurse (Permanent Full-time)

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Assess residents' needs and develop care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Ensure compliance with aged care standards and regulations.
  • Mentor and supervise care staff while providing quality care to residents.

About Us:

At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About the role and where you'll be working:

Juniper Gerdewoonem is a small residential home featuring 35 rooms with individualised support through person-centered care approach. The facility has access to various communal areas, including multiple dining rooms, a spacious central activity room, and cozy lounge areas. The home has beautifully landscaped courtyards, gardens, and a fire pit. Gerdewoonem also collaborates with elders and local community members to foster a strong connection to culture and family.

As a Registered Nurse with Juniper, you will be responsible for assessing residents' needs, in conjunction with other healthcare professionals, and for the planning, implementation and evaluation of residents' care plans. Demonstrated experience in the mentoring and supervision of care staff and the awareness of AN-ACC required assessments is needed. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual passionate about this vocation to join the team. The ideal candidate should be available to work unplanned leave.

This is a permanent Full-time contract working 75 hours a fortnight on a rotating roster.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strong clinical assessment skills and appropriate response to changes in customer condition in consultation with the broader healthcare team
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care in partnership with customers and their loved ones
  • Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals to deliver quality care to customers
  • Ensure full compliance with organizational, professional and aged care standards

Key Requirements:

  • AHPRA Registration
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in an aged care setting
  • Strong planning and coordination skills in care delivery
  • Ability to guide staff in wound and diabetes care
  • Sound understanding of medication systems
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

What’s on offer:

  • Hourly base rate starting from $46.48 per hour
  • Multiple shifts available – AM, PM, and nights
  • Subsidised accommodation & relocation allowance
  • Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
  • Generous annual leave loading 17.5%
  • Juniperks: an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
  • $5 extra Regional Allowance plus $5 Accommodation Allowance (conditions apply)

How to Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.

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Ahpra registrationCare coordinationCare planningClinical assessmentDiabetes careInterpersonal skillsMedication systemsPlanning and organisationProblem solvingTeamworkWound care

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Employee perks and wellness initiativesRelocation allowanceSubsidised accommodation

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