Registered Nurse

About us

Brodribb Home Inc. is a local not for profit organisation that has been providing care and accommodation to the aged in Toowoomba for over 100 years.  Our team is motivated and passionate about providing personal, high quality care and services to all our clients**.**

About the role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Skilled registered Nurse, to join our dynamic clinical team.

As the Registered Nurse you are responsible for providing clinical leadership to staff and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements to enable us to continue to deliver a high standard of care, services and most importantly a quality lifestyle for our residents. This role focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care to residents, working as part of a team. A primary focus to deliver high-quality care, ensuring dignity, respect & comfort are maintained.

We have part time and casual positions available, and we have various shifts available covering mornings, afternoons and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of residents
• Formulating, implementing and evaluating care plans with personal care staff ensuring the objectives are met and measured
• Consults and communicates internally and externally to incorporate ‘best practice’ into resident care on an ongoing basis
• Standards and Guidelines for Residential Aged Care Services; and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our Clinical Educator and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
• Provide management & leadership to care staff & encourage an environment that is based on teamwork & excellent care

About you:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.
• Ability to meet and perform the inherent requirements of the role.
• An effective listener with the ability to communicate at all levels both orally and in writing with excellent presentation skills
• Able to multitask, prioritise, delegate and manage the delegation process to ensure appropriate quality outcomes within expected or non-negotiable timeframes
• A strong understanding of Resident Rights, and Aged Care Accreditation Standards and their Outcomes
• A flexible person who is available to work night duty shifts rostered over a 7 days week including public holidays.

Why work for Brodribb

Brodribb Home Inc. is a local not for profit organisation that has been providing care and accommodation to the aged in Toowoomba for over 100 years. We pride ourselves on providing our residents the best living conditions in a homelike environment.  Brodribb values all their employees, and promotes a positive workplace culture.

Your benefits:

• fantastic opportunity to work under the direct supervision of a full -time Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about palliative care and chronic disease management.
• NFP salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities