Registered Nurse - Home Care
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Apply now Job no: 496480
Work type: Full time
Location: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs
Categories: Registered Nurse
ABOUT US Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care facilities, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
THE ROLE A Registered Nurse within Amana Living Home Care works collaboratively with the Client Services Manager and other members of the Clinical Team, adopting a client centred approach aligned to providing high quality clinical care and support to clients who choose to stay at home.
Key responsibilities Supports the care of older persons living at home in a person centre approachEngages in collaborative practice to achieve positive outcomes for older personsAdvocates and protects the rights of older personsEngages in activities to improve gerontological nursing practiceDemonstrates regulatory compliance in Home Care Quality Review and continuous improvementManages regulatory compliance in occupational health and safety against Amana Living's policies and procedures, and in accordance with legislation and common law affecting practiceAttends and actively participates in compulsory training sessions and meetingsContributes to the continuous improvement of own work practicesThe successful candidate must possess appropriate physical capabilities as the work undertaken by a Registered Nurse involves a fairly constant level of low to medium physical activity, with occasional higher intensity work if required to assist with the handling of residents.
Able to work on rotation afterhours, weekends and public holidaysProven organisational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and lead, manage and be a team playerAbility to manage change within the workplaceDemonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsCompetent use of Office 365 Suite and client management systemsKnowledge of Home Care common standards and continuous improvement (desirable)Previous experience working with people with dementia within the aged care industry (desirable)3+ years' post-qualification experience within Aged Care or Home CareHold a current AHPRA registrationEvidence of COVID-19 and 2022 Flu vaccinationsAbility to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)Successful completion of pre-employment physical assessment and reference checksWHAT'S ON OFFER Working for Amana Living offers you a fulfilling career with the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the community we support, while advancing your professional development in a high performing team.
Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550Discounted private health insurance with HBF and Medibank PrivateHealth and Wellbeing programs and more!Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.
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