Registered Nurse

Requirements

• Division 1 Registered Nurse
  


• Current AHPRA Registration
  


• New Graduates will also be considered.
  
  

• Palliative Care
  


• Wound Care
  


• Computer literacy
  

• Apply recognised standards of assessment, identification of goals, management of these goals, evaluation and follow up.
  


• Apply best practice principles to clinical care.
  


• Deliver an equitable standard of care regardless of consumers and colleagues’ different values, beliefs, culture, and social context.
  


• Recognise and practise within scope of his/her own practice.
  


• Readily seek feedback regarding own standard of practice.
  


• Ensure consumer confidentiality.
  


• Assess and interpret clinical indicators of general health status and apply this information to guide clinical decisions. Report any abnormalities.
  


• Maintain accurate documentation of consumer assessment and goals
  


• Liaise with doctor, who is the primary care giver and other members of the consumers’ multidisciplinary team and participate in case conferencing and care plans for the consumer.
  


• Provide a safe environment for consumers and staff and promote safe practice requirements, i.e., /infection control, or sharps disposal.
  


• To participate in Quality Assurance and Accreditation Activities occurring within the medical practice, with a focus on community and aged care:
  


• Contribute to accreditation activities as advised by management staff.
  


• Seek support from colleagues to identify learning needs.
  


• Participate in professional development and continuing educational activities.
  


• Be aware of local aged care services and maintain contact and create partnership with these agencies.
  


• Participate in information sessions organised by agencies & ACAT team.
  


• Provide support to practice management in the following areas:
  


• Computer skills- appointments/recalls/data entry
  


• Accreditation