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annecto

Nurse - Clinical Care Assessments

CONTRACT

September 9, 2024

South East QLD, QLD, Australia

Casual

Registered Nurse - Clinical Care & Assessments- Aged Care (Casual)

What’s important to you?

New casual position based in Birtinya providing support across South East Queensland.
Work with an organisation that values the individual.
Excellent opportunity to make a real difference to older people in our community.
Lots of flexibility around days and times.
Work with a small, friendly team focused on providing very high quality, personalised and caring support.

About us
Annecto is an independent, not-for-profit disability and aged care support provider. We find the best way to provide individualised services by listening to the needs and goals of the people we support, their families and their community. Our focus is on supporting the individual and the community as a whole so both can be healthier and more in control, to live the life they choose.
About the Role
This position exists to provide ongoing Nursing Assessment, monitoring, review and support of individual care needs. The incumbent will support individuals receiving support through the Commonwealth’s Home Care Program (HCP) and Short Term Restorative Care (STRC). Emphasis is placed on assisting older Australian’s to continue living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Home Care Packages (HCP) are provided to Australians who have low to high complex care needs and assessed as HCP eligible by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). STRC is a Commonwealth funded program that provides a range of care and services for up to 8 weeks to help prevent or reduce difficulties older people are having with completing everyday tasks. Service models employ a Person Centred and Consumer Directed Care (CDC) approach. This approach is most suited to developing goal orientated individual plans supporting a care continuum. HCP’s focus on assisting older Australians address any current health and well-being issues and focus on the principles of enablement and Active Ageing. The incumbent will develop and implement a range of individualised planned supports and/or activities to meet the aims, objectives and timelines within the HCP and STRC programs
What we need from you:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
Experience in clinical care together with undertaking assessments and an understanding of Case Management
Demonstrated experience in working with people at all levels in a medium to large organisation with multiple sites
Experience in relevant health/social sciences.
Previous experience in a community setting.
Understanding and commitment to implementing Consumer Directed Care and Person Centred approaches.
Knowledge of local community resources/professional services which support individuals.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse group.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Developed skills in the use of computer software – Word, Excel, Internet and email.
A current valid Australian Drivers Licence and reliable, insured vehicle.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant skills, experience, qualifications and motivations for applying for the position.
For more information please contact Beth Wurcker, Operations Manager - Capital & QLD Regions - Beth.Wurcker@annecto.org.au 0481603480

You should be eligible to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples are highly encouraged to apply.
Annecto is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, DWES Check and Disqualified Carer check, where necessary and abide by our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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