Registered Nurse

About the role

The Registered Nurse contributes to the health and quality of life of residents by providing nursing care and by assisting with the day to day supervision of the clinical practice of Caregivers and other members of the clinical care team. The Registered Nurse reports directly to the Clinical Manager and is part of a wider care services team including activities, other healthcare professionals, kitchen and housekeeping staff.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate clinical care to residents by providing daily resident assessment, planning and implementation using multi-disciplinary approach and according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• Follow doctor's medical instructions and interventions, treatments, medications and therapies and ensure all instructions and procedures are correctly documented, signed and dated
• Monitor responses to treatment and care plans and coordinate resident care
• Complete an initial care plan and admission documentation within 24 hours of resident's admission and collaborate with the Clinical Manager in finalising and regularly updating residents care plan
• In the absence of the Clinical Manager, provide leadership and guidance to Enrolled nurses, Caregivers and other members of the team in the provision of timely and appropriate care to residents
• Participate in the induction of new Enrolled Nurses and Caregivers, and assist with the provision of ongoing training and education
• Ensure proper documentation and accurately record including progress notes and shift handover
• Promote and participate in continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• Provide responsive service by answering questions and providing information to residents and family about treatment and care
• Complete comprehensive discharge information and refer resident to appropriate community services and the resident's GP

About you

• Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate
• Current NZ First Aid Certificate
• Experience in providing care to the elderly, or similar relevant experience
• Team leadership skills
• Organisational, time management and problem solving ability
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to cope with medium to heavy physical demands including walking, standing, crouching, bending, lifting, reaching and repetitive movements
• Empathy towards the elderly, good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Honesty and integrity