Registered Nurse (RN1) Grade 2

Eunice Seddon Home

Part TimeRole

• Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation that makes a difference and is committed to social justice
• Competitive base pay rate: $39.63 - $50.27 + super + 17.5% leave loading
• Excellent development opportunity – take the next step in your Nursing career!
• Free CPR & First Aid courses + additional training opportunities
• Access to Salary Packaging + EAP
• Part Time Roles collectively covering 14 shifts/fortnight
• Based in Dandenong (VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Our Eunice Seddon Home, located in Dandenong, offers affordable, high-quality accommodation to people aged 50 years and over. We provide a safe, flexible, and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role:

We are currently seeking eager and enthusiastic Registered Nurses (RN1) Grade 2 to join our Eunice Seddon Home on a Part Time basis. The roster will be flexible and will comprise of 14 fortnightly shifts (14:30 – 21:45) to be split across successful candidates with the days being negotiable. This exciting position will ensure that all residents are provided with a secure, friendly environment where individual choice and decision making is encouraged while providing a quality service which maintains and enhances the independence of residents and maximises their lifestyle options.

You will be required to fulfill the needs of residents and support staff in the provision of clinical care. As a key ‘go to’ Registered Nurse (RN1) Grade 2 for the team, you will have an excellent understanding of current best practice guidelines and be confident in providing clinical and operational advice and guidance.

Reporting to the Site Manager, your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Providing emotional and behavioural support to residents.
• Assisting in the implementation of cigarette and alcohol programs
• Undertaking detailed clinical assessments of residents (including medication management) seek assistance as required, and complete a detailed report of interventions and outcomes
• Administering Schedule 8 and PRN medication
• Developing an expert knowledge of residents’ health and reassess regularly through undertaking ‘Resident of the Day’ reviews
• Being responsible for regular review and update of allocated care plans
• Assisting residents with personal care. This includes personal hygiene, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living
• Observing and reporting changes in resident behaviour or physical condition
• Maintaining appropriate documentation as required
• Pursuing ongoing development in order to enhance knowledge of contemporary practices and broaden understanding of own responsibilities

What we require from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Experience in Aged Care + ANACC
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal + interpersonal
• The ability to manage effectively with conflicting deadlines
• The ability to enhance or maintain our resident’s independence and lifestyle
• A friendly, approachable and non-judgmental attitude

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here.

Applications can be directed to Bernadette Eddelbuttel (Site Manager) and submitted via our website. 

Applications close Tuesday 2^nd of April 2024 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 influenza vaccination before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs.

Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.