About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Uniting SA’s Community Aged Care team at West Lakes as our Community Registered Nurse. You will focus on developing and implementing support plans as well as delivering services to clients transitioning from acute services through our Transitional Care Program as well as support and advocate for our Home Care clients. 

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Clinical Program Manager, deliver quality clinical care services to consumers according to their assessed needs, goals and preferences.
• Undertake or delegate clinical assessments for all new Transitional Care Program (TCP) admissions in a timely manner.
• Provide clinical input/assist in the development of HCP and TCP client health and wellness assessments.
• Use a consumer focussed approach to care and service delivery.
• Respond to changes in a consumer’s condition in collaboration with Clinical Program Manager, multidisciplinary team and others as needed.
• Provide clinical guidance, professional support and advice on client and care related issues, with oversight from Clinical Program Manager.
• Ensure infection control practices are embedded within the team.
• Ensure care documentation is timely, accurate, succinct and relevant
• Educate consumers and their families on diseases, prevention and control measures in a way that is tailored to the communication needs and understanding of the individual/s 

Skills & Experience

• Recent experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute or community aged care setting.
• Able to plan and coordinate the clinical management of care under direction of a Clinical Program Manager.
• Able to educate consumers and their family regarding clinical aspects of care.
• Ability to communicate sensitively, openly and effectively with consumers, their families/carers, key stakeholders, and other staff.
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills to a broad range of complex tasks.
• Ability to follow organisational work instructions, and policies and procedures
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and service providers. 

In return, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see firsthand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We believe in developing and investing in our team and providing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements. 

What we offer

• Set full time hours, Monday to Friday
• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• A competitive salary in accordance with experience
• A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Other perks, including discounted health insurance 

At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.

We provide services from over 35 locations across the state to help:

• people experiencing homelessness and poverty
• women escaping domestic violence
• individuals facing mental health challenges
• people living with disability
• older and frail South Australians
• children, young people and families confronted with complex challenges 

Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, a respect for everyone’s unique worth and a passion for empowering people. Explore our vision and values: https://unitingsa.com.au/about-us/

For a confidential discussion, please contact Vanessa Blute, Clinical - Program Manager, Community Home Care, West Lakes, ph. 08 8448 6250.

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/.

Due to COVID-19, UnitingSA are taking necessary precautions to minimise the risk to our candidates and employees throughout the recruitment process.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now.UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.