Registered Nurse (RN1) Supervisor

Wintringham Hobart – Residential Home

Part 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 ($63.27) + 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 role – 59.5 hours/fortnight
• Based at our new aged care 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 eager and enthusiastic Registered Nurse Supervisor to join our Wintringham – Hobart Aged Care Home on a Part Time basis. This exciting position aims at delivering services and providing clinical support and advice for Supervisors while also assisting with urgent operational matters. 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 Supervisor 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. The role covers multiple shifts for a total for 59.5 hours per fortnight. The roster is as below:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (2200 – 0730)

Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday (2200 – 0730)

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Provide mentoring and support for staff throughout the shift
• Allocate staff according to resident care requirements and staff skill mix
• Undertake detailed clinical assessments of unwell residents
• Provide/directly supervise complex care such as wound management, palliative care, and emergency procedures.
• Provide leadership in the management of residents exhibiting behaviours of concern
• Provide leadership in the management of cigarette and alcohol programs
• Develop admission / respite care plans for new residents
• Supporting care staff to assess residents changing care needs
• Liaise with medical practitioners, pharmacists and other health services

What we need 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 + ACFI
• 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 (Site Manager Hobart Residential Care Home) and submitted via our website. 

Applications close on Thursday 4^th 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 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 make our community and Wintringham stronger and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.