Make a Difference in Seniors' Lives: Registered Nurse (Part-Time/Full-Time) at Villaggio Sant'Antonio

Join a passionate team and deliver exceptional care to our valued residents at Villaggio Sant'Antonio!

About Us:

Villaggio Sant'Antonio is a modern, multicultural, not-for-profit residential aged care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, individualised care to our residents. We offer a nurturing environment that fosters independence and well-being for seniors in our community.

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring resident well-being. You'll provide compassionate care, collaborate with a dedicated team, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives. We offer both part-time and full-time opportunities to fit your schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver high-quality clinical care, promoting resident physical, psychological, and social well-being. This includes:
  • Continence management: Assessing, developing, and implementing continence programs.
  • Skin integrity and wound management: Implementing strategies to prevent and manage pressure injuries and other skin concerns.
  • Palliative care: Providing compassionate care to residents nearing end of life.
  • Medication management: Administering medications accurately and safely, including psychotropic medications.
  • Recognising and responding to deteriorating residents: Identifying early signs of decline and taking appropriate action.
  • Pressure injury prevention: Implementing strategies to prevent pressure injuries.
  • Managing weight loss: Assessing and addressing weight loss, developing individualised care plans.
  • Dementia behaviour management: Utilising de-escalation techniques and providing person-centred care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure residents' needs are met, including daily living activities and dietary needs.
• Respond effectively to resident concerns and address feedback promptly.
• Champion continuous quality improvement and contribute to best practices.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven experience working with older adults in a clinical or aged care setting.
• Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and regulations.
• Strong foundation in contemporary nursing theory and practice, with demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Continence management principles
  • Skin integrity and wound management strategies
  • Palliative care principles and best practices
  • Safe medication management, including psychotropic medications
  • Techniques for recognizing and responding to deteriorating residents
  • Pressure injury prevention and management strategies
  • Nutritional assessment and weight loss management in older adults
  • Dementia behaviour management approaches
  • Infection prevention and control protocols and antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to compassionate and resident-centred care.
• Current Working With Vulnerable People Card.

Why Villaggio Sant'Antonio?

• Competitive salary and not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Make a real difference in the lives of seniors.
• Free on-site parking.
• Be part of a team with strong affiliations with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA).

Ready to Make a Difference?

We are looking for passionate and skilled nurses to join our team. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply!

We value diversity and inclusion at Villaggio Sant'Antonio. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.