Registered Nurse - In Charge

As a VMCH Registered Nurse in charge, you will ensure consistently delivered high standards of personalised nursing care to our residents, demonstrate professional and collaborative practice and provide supervision and direction to RN, EENs & PCAs.

• Permanent part time position, Wantirna location
• Excellent Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Friendly team environment  

Working at VMCH

We know you are spoilt for choice in the evolving Aged Care marketspace, but here are just a few reasons why VMCH is the perfect workplace for you: 

• Our values underpin the work we do – Love, Joy, Courage & Hospitality aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do
• Our services are as diverse as the people we support
• We focus on providing our residents the personalised care they deserve

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

•  rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

Don’t just take our word for it, look at what our staff are saying: https://vmch.com.au/join-our-team/our-people/

About the role 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Registered Nurse in charge, your focus will be to ensure the provision of high-quality care to our residents to meet their daily care needs by demonstrating professional and collaborative practice and providing supervision and direction to Registered Nurses, Personal Care Assistants and staff, whilst ensuring they are empowered to do as much as they can for themselves. 

Requirements 

 Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse, with relevant qualification and experience.

• Experience assessing Aged Care Residents and formulating Care Plans
• Understanding and working knowledge of Commonwealth, State and / or Territory legislation and nursing practices.  
• An understanding of and ability to ensure compliance with residential Aged Care Standards, ANACC requirements, Occupational Health and Safety, food safety and other professional legislative requirements
•  In charge 2 years+ experience is required for this role
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively and compassionately with residents, families, employees and volunteers 
• Interpersonal skills, patience, common sense and a strong ethos of client service
• Strong initiative and ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated
• Proficiency utilising information technology, with well-developed computer skills including MS Office

The successful incumbent will need to commit to the below schedule:

Week 1

Sunday, 10.00pm to – 7.30am

Week 2

Monday & Tuesday from 10.00pm to 7.30am 

Please note 14th of October is week 2 to assist with the above work pattern.

About us 

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, hospitality, love, Joy and Courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! 

Visit our careers page for other opportunities - https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs. 

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Evidence of Covid and Flu Vaccinations.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.