Make a Difference in a Picturesque Setting: Enrolled Nurses at Oberon Village

Do you crave a fresh start amidst breathtaking scenery while making a real impact?

Oberon Village, a leading aged care facility nestled on the other side of the Blue Mountains, is seeking Full Time, Part Time and Casual Enrolled Nurses to join our team.  This is your chance to trade the hustle and bustle for a tranquil environment where you can focus on enriching the lives of our residents.

Why Oberon Village?

• Supportive Workplace: You'll be valued and empowered, working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, including 24/7 RN support.
• Rewarding Career: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents, fostering their well-being and creating a warm, enriching atmosphere.

Beautiful Oberon: Nestled amidst stunning scenery, Oberon offers a relaxed lifestyle, close-knit community, and all the benefits of country living, just a short drive from the Blue Mountains.

About the role

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for meeting the direct care needs and preferences of the residents as recorded in the assessments and the nursing care plans, and in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Scope of Practice, demonstrates professional and collaborative practice, and provides supervision and direction of the personal care assistants as directed by the Registered Nurse in charge and/or Facility Services Manager in accordance with Columbia vision, mission, values and continuous improvement systems.

About the role

• Document all pertinent information relating to resident care given and changes in condition in line with the Clinical Documentation Policy
• Demonstrates respect for those receiving care regardless of ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual preference, physical or mental state, differing values and beliefs
• Overseeing the safety of residents and staff through monitoring, coaching and modelling safe practices in infection control, equipment use, manual handling, mobility assistance, falls prevention, restraint, resident wandering, risk taking or challenging behaviours
• Together with the RN read and understand the Communication Book diary, Intranet memos and other relevant notices pertinent to the role and Resident Centred Care
• Apply the principles of privacy and confidentiality to all work practices.
• Assist in the orientation of, including ‘buddying’ of new staff members.Undertake Medication administration activities with adherence to safe practices, policies and processes
• Report to the RN immediately any errors or deviations from Medication Administration policy and processes, and document same on a Medication Incident Report
• Report any changes in condition immediately to the RN either pre or post medication delivery
• Meet legal requirements associated with delegated medication administration and resident safety with medication use
• Participate in activities to improve medication administration and management work practices etc

Essential:

• Enrolled Nurse with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.
• Has the ability to plan and implement care maintaining a holistic approach to identify and meet assessed resident care needs.
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Demonstrates decision making and problem solving skills
• Team player
• Good knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Current Police Check

More about Columbia Aged Care:

Columbia values best practice and high service standards to deliver resident centered care through Care in everything we do, Comfort in the environment we create that ensures quality of life, Consideration in the open supportive way we act to both Residents and colleagues.

People are our biggest asset; they represent our past, our present and our future and Columbia is committed to providing continued professional training and development to support a growth mindset.

We provide a values-driven and inclusive environment for all our employees with a supportive and engaging leadership team. 

Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. 

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.