Casual Enrolled Nurse

About the role

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is recruiting a casual Enrolled Nurse in Ouyen, reporting directly to the Registered Nurse. The nurse delivers care using a problem-solving approach, collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards and the Nurses Act 1995.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients and residents as delegated by the Registered Nurse, following nursing services policies and procedures.
• Take part in admission and ongoing assessments to build a comprehensive history and identify care needs.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation that supports care plans and funding validity.
• Contribute to care plans and evaluate them as patient needs change.
• Inform the supervisor, families, doctors and allied health professionals about changes in health status.
• Take part in formulating and reviewing nursing procedures and other duties as directed.

Required profile

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Proven ability to apply high ethical standards and represent the organisation professionally.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, with older people and with chronic illness.
• Current Victorian driver's licence and police check; a Working With Children Check is required for nominated positions.
• Desirable: understanding of accreditation/certification processes and a commitment to working with the elderly.

Required skills

• Excellent communication with customers, families and colleagues.
• Well-developed computer, organisational and time management skills.
• Teamwork and ability to resolve problems.

To apply, send a resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria to the People and Culture team in Ouyen; appointments are subject to a satisfactory police record check and Working With Children Check.