Registered Nurse (Gisborne)

Respect Alcheringa , located in the charming riverside city of Swan Hill, Victoria, is seeking experienced, caring, and passionate Registered Nurses to join our team on a permanent basis, working 75 hours per fortnight. This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive, close‑knit team where providing older Australians with dignity, compassion, and genuine connection is at the heart of everything we do. If you are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centered care and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you. About Respect 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, Recent 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. About the Position The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). On a day‑to‑day basis this position shall report to the Care Manager and General Manager. Indirect reports shall include other organisational management representatives. Key Duties
- Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
- Maintain a high level of documentation that accurately reflects care delivery.
- Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed and assist with resident admission assessments.
- Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not be limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
- Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures. Essential Requirements
- 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).
- Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
- Understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
- Strong clinical and documentation skills.
- An understanding of the aged care accreditation process. To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry. Benefits
- As a not‑for‑profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation.
- Training and development pathways.
- Supportive leaders who are onsite.
- A friendly, down‑to‑earth workplace.
- Opportunity to build a long‑term career in aged care. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r9b0x