Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

About the Home

Holly Aged Care is conveniently located close to the southern end of the Southern Expressway, with the Onkaparinga River National Park close by. Our home is situated on the bus route to Colonnades Shopping Centre less than five kilometres away and connected by other transport routes to the wider metropolitan area.

About the Opportunity

We are actively seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our clinical team on full time basis.

Reporting to our Care Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a consistently high quality of care is provided to our residents, to facilitate and support their continued enjoyment of life within their level of capability. Key accountabilities include:

• Completing the initial assessment and care planning; and the ongoing management and evaluation of resident’s individual care needs within the scope of practice.
• Implementing the nursing care plan as assessed for each resident by the health care team and the resident / representative.
• Liaising with visiting medical officers and other health professionals and residents / relatives in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the resident’s care needs.
• Delivering to residents a holistic concept of care using the resident’s care plan, utilising the ‘Person Centred Care’ approach.
• Supervising, managing and monitoring the standard of care delivered to the residents, ensuring that the care is individualised and person-centred according to resident’s individualised care needs.
• Assessing and planning residents’ care needs on an on-going basis and updating documentation as per protocol.

To be successful, you will have

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, in aged care is desirable
• Relevant qualifications and AHPRA registration
• Registered Nurse experience
• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
• Complete a police check
• Flu Vaccination (or willingness to obtain during flu season)
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and all levels of staff
• Strong passion for working with the elderly and dedication to professional growth
• Come and work for an organisation committed to resident respect and dignity, where you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Our Benefits

• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free annual flu shots

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