Registered Nurse – Flexibed Unit, Ouyen

About the role

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is recruiting a Registered Nurse (reference PD21) for its Flexibed unit in Ouyen. The nurse leads and supports staff, patients, residents and their families, provides day-to-day health care based on contemporary standards and evidence, and works within a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time or part-time and sits under the Nurse Unit Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and apply professional standards of practice for nursing and clinical services, and act as a role model of professional behaviour.
• Provide leadership and support to nurses in the Flexibed unit, keeping services within budget and maximising clinical development.
• Coordinate stores purchasing and equipment management, and liaise with the Nurse Unit Manager and Director of Nursing on bed availability and patient placement.
• Take responsibility for quality control of nursing services, staff rosters, and the safety of patients and staff during shifts.
• Supervise and teach junior staff and student nurses, and coordinate staff orientation.
• Deliver clinical and urgent care to acute and urgent care patients, and support health teaching and discharge planning.
• Manage and administer medication according to organisational policy, and complete required reports.

Required profile

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, a current police check, a current Working with Children Check and a current Victorian driver's licence.
• Proven management ability and experience in staff management.
• Clinical competence in acute, emergency, aged and palliative care, and sound knowledge of Aged Care Standards.
• Desirable: degree in Nursing Management, 5 years of nursing experience, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, rural health understanding, postgraduate qualification in risk management, gerontology qualifications.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and aptitude for clinical teaching.
• Ability to manage and administer medication safely.