Job description
About ATSICHS Brisbane
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.
ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).
See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au.
About the role
The JNC Registered Nurse (RN) will assess, review, provide and coordinate personal and clinical care carried out by the Nursing Unit. The RNs also help as required by the JNC management team to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Duties
- Lead a team of carers to deliver best practice healthcare to every resident.
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of nursing care for individuals.
- Manage medication administration.
- Liaison with medical practitioners.
- Liaison with family members.
- At all times provide nursing services that enhance independence, integrity, and lifestyle.
Culture
We deliver care and services that are inclusive and do not discriminate. Our Care and services are responsive, inclusive, and sensitive to culturally and linguistically diverse consumers.
Benefits
- Multiple casual positions.
- Starting salary of $41 p/hr (depending upon experience and qualification).
- 25% of casual loading.
- 11.5% Super + Penalties & Allowances + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (increases your take home pay).
COVID – 19 Requirements
- Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid 19 vaccine is encouraged.
Desired Skills and Experience
Required
- Minimum Bachelors of Nursing.
- Previous demonstratable experience in relevant nursing field.
- Knowledge of State and Federal Aged Care legislation – Aged Care Act 1997 & Principles.
- Current and unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated experience and willingness to train, coach and mentor all levels of clinical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
- Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.
- Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills – both in writing and verbal.
- Working with Disability Services Yellow Card or be eligible to apply.
- Current Senior First Aid + CPR Certificate.
Preferred
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in an Aged Care health setting as a Registered Nurse.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.