Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Banksia Services

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a professional Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a Casual basis based in Frankston.

THE ROLE

The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse coordinates and provides professional and quality care to clients who come into the centre for overnight respite care. The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse works as part of a team to provide care in a manner that fulfils the Brotherhood’s duty of care, legal and professional practice requirements. 

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care and support, consistent with policy, procedures and best practice guidelines whilst adhering to the principles of privacy and confidentiality
• In consultation with the Program Coordinator, develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans based on the principles of good dementia care
• Complete, review and action Care Plans and clinical assessments as required in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, including but not limited to nutrition, environment, personal hygiene, and other support

Salary will be $72,143.76 pro rata per annum OR $36.51000 per hour plus 25% casual loading, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA with medication endorsement.
• Proven experience in providing high quality care to clients, and working with frail aged people and their carers, people with changed behaviours and from diverse backgrounds.
• Sound understanding of the ageing process and dementia, ethical client practice including confidentiality.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally and externally.
• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to adapt to changing demands, plan workload, priorities and meet deadlines.
• Highly-developed administration, computer skills and competency in Microsoft Programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Ricah Noorzaye at ricah.noorzaye@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

Applications close: Monday, 24 March 2024 at 11:55PM

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.