Job Description:

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As an Enrolled Nurse you’ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of St Vincent’s Care Services Hawthorn.

You will ensure the provision of quality resident care through clinical nursing practice, promoting collaborative relationships amongst the health care team.

St Vincent's Care Services Hawthorn (locally known as Mary Mackillop Aged Care) is a 91-bed facility located in Hawthorn East, just 7km from Melbourne's city centre with the added convenience of Camberwell Junction right around the corner.

We are a close-knit community where residents, families and staff know one another, celebrate life together and look out for each other. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do and we take pride in creating a home where people feel known, valued, safe and truly cared for.

Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity available for the following shift pattern:

Weeks 1 & 2:

Monday PM

Tuesday PM

Wednesday PM

Friday AM

Things that work for us:

• Delivers person centred care that coordinates individualised care from admission and throughout their stay, incorporating planning of care in collaboration with Registered Nurse:

• Provision of detailed documentation of a systematic comprehensive and accurate assessment of residents.
• Evaluates the documentation concerning resident outcomes.
• Enhances the dignity and integrity of residents and upholds their rights.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures that resident information and records are not disclosed or misused in any way.
• Coordinates and implements the intervention(s) identified in the plan of care/clinical path.
• Evaluates and records progress towards expected outcomes and revises the care plan as necessary.
• Communicates resident response to treatment and care and documents accordingly.

• Facilitates communication between the resident, family, medical, nursing, ancillary and allied health staff.
• Referrals to be made in collaboration with RN for the purpose of comprehensive care to resident and families.
• Participate in clinical risk management, resident safety and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to­day work.
• Acts as a preceptor for new Personal Care staff
• Carry out all other reasonable duties as directed by Registered Nurse and/or Residential Care Services Manager.
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse
• Diploma of Nursing or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and person-centred care principles.
• Medical administration competency

• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you:

• Opportunity to join a modern residence redefining the expectations of aged care
• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals   and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Out spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It’s about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That’s why we take a person-centred approach – delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]  

Interested? Apply today!

No agencies please

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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