Registered Nurse - Auckland City, New Zealand - Respect

Description

Passionate about delivering compassionate care and making a positive impact in the care we provide at Respect. We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our team on a full-time basis.


Who we are:

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community.

Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging.

Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is
:
Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania.

Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position:


Key Responsibilities:

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Complete ACFI assessments and other clinical documentation as required.
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed.
• Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation.
• Interact with doctors, relatives, residents and allied health professionals to ensure adhesion of care for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to residents and their families at all times.
• Follow appropriate infection control practices in relation to all tasks as per the policies and procedures.
• Observe safe work practices and consider the safety of others at all times.
• Report and document incidents, near misses and hazards immediately and in accordance with the policies and procedures.

Requirements:


Essential:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Have a detailed understanding of safe manual handling techniques.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.
• Leadership skills.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including notforprofit salary packaging.
• Relocation assistance negotiable.
• Meaningful work in a purposedriven organisation.
• Longterm employment in a recessionproof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.


Our Values:


Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity

Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other

Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust

Courage - Do the right thing, even when it's difficult

Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy

Innovation - Think differently to solve problems.

Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve.