Registered Clinical Nurse ( AN-ACC)

What’s on Offer.

We value our Nursing team greatly and the wonderful work they do within our Residential Communities, to enhance the lives of our residents – the most deserving people in our communities.

Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• Competitive remuneration plus super
• A permanent night shift to enable work life balance and flexibility
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program
• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family members and receive $500.00 (part time) or $1500.00 (full time) per successful referral (Terms & Conditions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity products including Financial Advice, Dental, Home Loans, Private Health and General Insurance
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more

Your New Role

Come and join our clinical and care team at Rathdowne Place in Carlton , where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning ‘Better Together’ model and raising the quality of life for our residents and their families. 

What does your new role look like?

• Supporting the Clinical Care Manager and multidisciplinary team to identify and analyse data on identified indicators and areas of risk.
• Review processes and documentation, and conduct audits, to identify gaps or trends and then implement staff education and continuous quality improvement initiatives in consultation with the Clinical care manager and in line with best practice guidelines, organisational policies, and relevant legislation.
• Be able to identify AN-ACC rates in correspondence to resident care needs.
• Support the resident on the journey when they join us.
• Ensure assessments, care strategies and ongoing documentation to provide the evidence to support AN-ACC funding and track funding for each AN-ACC resident.
• Provide advice and support to Residential Aged Care staff around funding evidence requirements, work along the teams assisting in the resident assessment process.

About you 

As well as being an accomplished Registered Nurse and Leader, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest.  You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent clinical care for our residents, whilst effectively leading and supporting a team.

• AHPRA Registration and a bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Strong ability to identify and implement areas for improvement initiatives to increase compliance levels and client satisfaction.
• Experience in leading and training Care and Clinical team members whilst creating an engaging and supportive work culture.
• Proficiency using various systems, including online care management programs.
• Roster will be Monday, Tuesday , Thursday and Friday 8am to 4pm = 30 hours per week.
• Fully vaccinated for Influenza and COVID 19.

If you’re seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful resident relationships through your outstanding clinical care, simply apply today.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan