Registered Nurse - Albury

Are you looking to join a friendly and dedicated team who is committed and supported? Are you looking to make a difference to people in our care? Then you should apply for this role. Please note that it is a requirement that staff working in a residential aged care environment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at time of commencing employment.

About Us

Our homes are located on the NSW/VIC border, in the historic town of Albury. We are within staggering distance to the wine regions of Rutherglen and Milawa, only a push and a slide to the winter snow fields, a splash away from the Murray River and a leisurely drive to Melbourne/Sydney.  We have an abundance of local parks, schools, recreational groups and transport links.

We have 3 residential facilities totalling 212 beds, each in single story, wide building, consisting of low and high care units. Our primary goal is improving (where possible) the health, well-being and quality of life of our residents.  You will play a key part in helping that happen!

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide resident/client centred and individualised care to those accessing our services. You will utilise your compassion, genuine passion for caring and lead and influence others with your team to make a positive difference to the quality of life of our residents. You will work with other like minded individuals making up our passionate, caring and committed team.

Duties

• Lead a care team to deliver the highest quality, person-first/individualised, care to our residents
• Prepare high-quality care plans and assessments
• Maintain quality care documentation
• Ensure safe medication administration, best practice wound care and clinical support for our residents, in line with resident needs and legislative requirements
• Support the Clinical leadership team with the management and completion of care assessments in order to ensure we achieve appropriate funding for the care we deliver
• Actively engage in handovers with the Clinical Care Team to ensure continuity of care across shifts
• Adhere to all relevant legislative requirements and quality guidelines

Skills and Experience

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse – Essential
• Ideally 2 – 3 years’ experience working within the aged care sector
• The ability to work as part of a cohesive team and delegate effectively where appropriate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

Important Requirements:

• Lutheran Aged Care is a NDIS approved provider. As part of the NDIS scheme, employees working within a NDIS facility, in a risk assessed role, must have a completed NDIS check. This is part of compliance and needs to be completed prior to commencement.
• All aged care workers must be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and have the relevant COVID and Booster vaccinations in line with State legislation. Evidence of these vaccinations will be required prior to commencement.
• You will be required to conduct daily Rapid Antigen Tests 

Benefits of working with us.

• Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working shifts and arrangements
• Sponsorship opportunities available to eligible workers
• Access to Not For Profit Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income

Culture

We take pride in delivering high-quality individualised care where the resident/client is at the centre of what we do.  With a shared goal and direction, you will be part of a team contributing to improved quality of life for vulnerable individuals, at a time when it is most needed. 

Whilst Our staff reflect the diversity of our community, our residents predominately only speak English.  As such we ask our staff to have a clear command of the English language to be able to interact with our residents/clients safely and effectively.  The individual life experiences, cultural heritage, and wellbeing of our staff, and those wishing to join us is/will be respected and valued.

Lutheran Aged Care Albury has been looking after people in the Albury area since 1959. We are committed to service excellence and care for people. inspired by our values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who employ people based on their merits and passion for caregiving.