Registered Nurse

Lidcombe - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Have you ever thought about working with people with spinal cord injury a highly specialised area of nursing This is a great opportunity for you!

About Us

Forward Ability Support is a not-for-profit organisation with 60 years history of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries or similar related health conditions. We are driven to make a brighter and more positive future for our community by supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live their best life. As an organisation we are looking for people who take pride in their work and are committed to excellence.

Ferguson Lodge has been part of Lidcombe since 1979 providing community-based accommodation and support for people with spinal cord injury or similarly related health conditions. Our 24 bed residential care home supports individuals with high and complex care needs with transitional short-stay or permanent accommodation.

About the Role

We are currently seeking RNs with good availability to join us in a Casual capacity. Your duties include:

Full range of clinical duties including administration of medication wound care UIDC and SPC changes;
Escalation and deterioration management response and documentation;
Ensure personal care needs of residents are met by assisting Personal Support Workers where necessary with transfers hoisting dressing and bowel care;
Liaising with doctors pharmacy and family members to ensure documentation is up to date and available;
Documentation duties including compiling and reporting on charts and progress notes related to care plans.

About You

This role will suit RNs who enjoy working independently and with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To be successful you must have:

Availability to pick up shifts from Monday to Sunday 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
AHPRA Registered Nurses with at least 2 years post graduate experience (pay rates start from $45.30 per hour inclusive of Casual loading)
Willingness to complete a National Police Check NDIS Worker Screening Check and pre-employment health questionnaire
High attention to detail
Ability to manage time and conflicting priorities
Proactive and creative solution seeker
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Enjoy the Benefits

Excellent career and learning opportunities
Conveniently located workplace with good public transport (bus) access

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Forward Ability Support is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and pre-employment health assessment.

Required Experience:

Have you ever thought about working with people with spinal cord injury a highly specialised area of nursing This is a great opportunity for you!About UsForward Ability Support is a not-for-profit organisation with 60 years history of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries or sim...