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To provide a high standard of client care that will meet the residents psychological, physiological and socio-economic needs. Educate, monitor, coordinate, supervise and delegate aspects of personal care to other staff members while ensuring safe optimal care to all clients

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for residents according to accepted nursing practices and standards
• To accept responsibility for the clinical care of residents under their care and keep the Manager of Clinical care informed of changes in residents’ health status.
• To work in consultation with all members of the health care team
• To complete ACFI documentation and other documentation as required
• To act in accordance with legislative requirements
• To liaise with the Manager regarding appropriate rostering of staff
• To uphold the Tuia Lodge mission and vision.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Strong self-management skills, a commitment to nursing and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes
• Ability to show initiative, discretion & judgment in carrying out assigned duties.
• Ability to coordinate and contribute to clinical meetings as required.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Accreditation for Aged Care Facilities
• Knowledge of the ACFI funding structure.
• Knowledge of the needs of older adult health
• Knowledge of Principles of continuous improvement

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high level of nursing care
• Demonstrated strong self-management skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes
• Demonstrates a high standard of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of team
• Demonstrated computer skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Aged Care experience, desirable, but not essential

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current “C” Class Driving Licence
• Current Australian Police Clearance