Registered Nurse (RN1) Supervisor

Ron Conn Nursing Home

Full Time Basis

• Work with an organisation committed to social justice.
• Competitive base rate – $60.32 to $61.66  (based on experience and qualifications) + superannuation
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence.
• Salary Packaging, Meals, and Entertainment Packaging
• Full Time Basis (38 hours/week) starting in Aug 2024
• Based at our Ron Conn Nursing Home in Avondale Heights

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 a Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN1 Grade 4B)  for our Ron Conn Nursing home on a Full Time Basis starting on the 12^th of August 2024. 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. Your roster will be as below:

Week 1: Monday to Friday (0700 – 1500)

Week 2: Monday to Friday (0700 – 1500)

Successful candidates must have capacity to fulfil the entire roster

Your responsibilities and duties will include (but aren’t limited to):

• 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 concer
• 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’s 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.

What we need from you:

The successful applicant must be a Registered Nurse (Division 1 Grade 5 ).

Applicants with knowledge of alcohol dependence and associated behaviours and experience in complex mental illness will be looked on favorably.

These will be supported by your:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous Supervisory experience will be considered favorably
• Ability to problem solve
• Experience in Aged Care + AN- ACC

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 Lexi Scardamaglia and submitted via our website

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in PDF format. 

Applications close Thursday 18^th of July 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.