Gilgandra Shire Council

Registered Nurse

Gilgandra Shire Council has a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility.

This position may be offered on a full-time, part-time or casual, Monday - Sunday basis. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Reporting to the Clinical Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing clinical nursing care to residents through assessments, planning and evaluations in conjunction with the residents and/or their representatives and the appropriate team members.

Day-to-day duties may include (but will not be limited to):

• Consulting with residents/representatives, allied health professionals and other relevant stakeholders;
• Managing care plans, including wound care and outcomes within the Facility;
• Demonstrating effective and positive communication with all stakeholders through established channels and lines of communication;
• Promoting a teamwork spirit within the care team and between all service types;
• Ensuring all documentation is in compliance as per policy, procedures, ACFI and Accreditation; and
• Following WH&S guidelines, including infection control and reporting mechanisms for general welfare and safety of self, all staff, residents and others on the premises.

To be considered for this position you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA.

ABOUT YOU 

This role would be well suited to a team player, willing to learn, take instruction, share knowledge and is confident in their abilities to motivate and influence those around them positively to ensure the Facility's key principles and values are upheld. Gilgandra Shire Counci is looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to other facility staff and departments.

Finally, you will be competent in computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.

Please Note: A current, unencumbered drivers licence is essential.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

You’ll enjoy being a valued member of the team with numerous opportunities for mentorship, training and professional development.

ENQUIRIES

Cooee Lodge Hostel Manager, Mrs Di Thomas, or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800

HOW TO APPLY

Before submitting your application, please read the Position Description carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility and suitability requirements for the role.

When you click ‘Apply Now’, you will be asked to answer questions relating to the selection criteria. You will also be required to attach your current résumé, which must include contact details for two recent, employment-related referees. Please note that your application cannot be submitted without an attached résumé.

Council will only accept applications submitted online. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. All further correspondence will be sent to the email address provided in your application.

All applications must be received by the advertised closing date and time.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.