Registered Nurse (RN1) Grade 2

Hobart Residential Home TAS

Full Time Basis

• Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation that makes a difference and is committed to social justice
• Competitive base pay rate - $51.53/hr + super + 17.5% leave loading
• Free CPR & First Aid courses + additional training opportunities
• Access to Salary Packaging + EAP
• Full Time Position covering weekday daytime shifts
• Based at our Hobart Residential Home in Bellerive(TAS)

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

Your new role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse (RN1) to join our Wintringham – Hobart Residential Home on a Full-Time basis. 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.

Your roster will be as below:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (0700 – 1500)

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (0700 – 1500)

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
• Previous experience as a Supervisor/Team Leader is highly advantageous
• Experience in Aged Care and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal + interpersonal
• The ability to manage effectively with conflicting deadlines
• Proven ability to lead a team of multi-disciplinary staff
• The ability to enhance or maintain our resident’s independence and lifestyle
• A friendly, approachable and non-judgmental attitude

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + great discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts from leading retailers and our Employee Assistance Program

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 Roslyn Loveless and submitted via our website. 

Applications close on Wednesday 6^th of November 2024 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both 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 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 make our community and Wintringham stronger and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.