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Registered Nurse - Kerang

Baptcare

Registered Nurse - Div 1 Grade 3

Residential Aged Care – Full-Time Position Available  

Baptcare Northaven Community – Kerang, VIC

  • Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with up to $18,500k pa tax free
  • Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team
  • Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, apply now!  

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges. 

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness​. ​

The Role

We are currently looking for motivated and passionate Grade 3 (and above) Registered Nurses to join the supportive and friendly teams at our Northaven Community facility located in Kerang on a full time basis.

As a Nurse you will provide care and support that enhances our resident's wellbeing who are committed to the needs of our clients, delivering high quality care, maintaining an optimal level of dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life for clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supports the Unit Manager in the delivery of Resident centred care through assessment, planning, documentation and evaluation
  • Implement the intervention/s identified in the plan of care for each Resident and ensure the Resident's response to these directives is evaluated, communicated and documented in the progress notes
  • Facilitate clear communication system between all members of the team and leads by example to promote a professional and compassionate approach to care
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication in relation to all aspects of care (to colleagues, staff, Residents & families) while respecting individual privacy and dignity.
  • Understands and adheres to the regulatory compliance relating to medication management.
  • Ensures safe and secure management of medications.
  • Attends site meetings and mandatory staff training as required or directed by site Manager.
  • Liaise with both internal and external customers (Residents, families, contractors and visitors) in a compassionate, helpful manner that best reflects the Baptcare Mission and Vision statement.
  • Demonstrate an understanding, and be able to complete, internal audits that help maintain the quality framework.
  • Contributes pro-actively to the continuous improvement risk management processes and can explain same to any other stakeholder

About You

  • Must be a Registered Nurse with a Nursing qualification with current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people 
  • Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel
  • A warm, compassionate, and reliable team member
  • Ability to listen and understand our client's needs and requirements

How to apply:

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.  

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

  • Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
  • The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
  • A Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination + Booster is mandatory for the role
  • A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

If you require support with the application process, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Registered Nurse - Kerang enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

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