Registered Nurse

Westmont Aged Care is seeking experienced and dynamic Registered Nurses to provide holistic care
to residents, including care for their physical and mental well-being and safety.

You will be responsible for providing safe, competent nursing care to residents as allocated or delegated by DoCCS within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
You will also provide clinical leadership direction, supervision and change implementation support to PCA’s, EN’s EEN’s and trainees.
There will an expectation of delivery, management, and supervision of medication administration according to legislative and Westmont’s policy and procedure requirements.

• Registered Nurse (RN) Division 1 with current registration with AHPRA
• Experience in Residential Aged Care
• Knowledge of Aged Care Standards and the Aged Care Act, 1997 requirements
• Understanding of AN-AAC Documentation

• Fosters a team approach to ensure optimal care outcomes for residents
• Reviews assessment & care plans for residents under review and residents of concern
• Documents any observed exceptions to the care plan in the resident’s progress notes, and document follow up action taken
• Responds to altered health status in residents by informing colleagues, supervisor, families, and doctors as appropriate
• Report required changes in Care Plans to the Care Coordinators to enable amendments to be made.

To obtain a position description, or to apply please complete the linked Application Form or email employment@westmont.org.au Applications must have a resume and cover letter.

Westmont Aged Care Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethnoreligious minority groups and people with disabilities.