• Part-time position | 50 hours a fortnight | A mix of AM, PM, and weekend shifts
• Located in Albany, the heart of Western Australia's Great South
• Contribute to shaping and delivering exceptional care within a dynamic, values-driven organisation

About your new role:

Bethel is an 85-bed facility where you will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in close collaboration with residents, their families, and the multidisciplinary team. This role is pivotal in delivering person-centered care and providing individual support to residents within the facility. You will assist in promoting both the physical and emotional well-being of residents through engaging and meaningful daily activities.

In addition, this role involves providing clinical service delivery and working alongside the Registered Nurse to implement evidence-based best practices and quality initiatives throughout the facility.

• Provides clinical interventions, care, and support within the scope of enrolled nursing practice to optimize residents' well-being, in consultation with the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures care plans are aligned with residents' changing needs and promotes person-centered care.
• Uses flexible approaches to meet resident needs while respecting their rights to choice, control, and autonomy.
• Incorporates cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences into daily care and activities.
• Builds trusting relationships with residents, advocating for their physical and emotional needs.
• Monitors and manages residents’ health and well-being, promptly reporting any concerns to the RN.
• Encourages and supports residents in building relationships with peers and family members.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with residents and families, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including medical officers and allied health professionals, to ensure holistic care.
• Ensures compliance with policies, safety regulations, and documentation standards.
• Provides leadership and guidance to Care Partners, fostering a safe and supportive work environment.
• Administers medications according to policy and contributes to continuous improvement and clinical governance.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and meets AHPRA requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified as an Enrolled Nurse with current registration with AHPRA.
• Good clinical and care skills, commensurate with being an Enrolled Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to relate positively with the aged care population with empathy, understanding and respect.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work flexibly, and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities and complete a busy workload.
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going development of relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes.
• Able to promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of people through a partnership approach to everyday needs including activities of daily living.
• Commitment to providing a customer centric approach. 
• Working knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and legislation.
• Working knowledge of ACFI.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a range of IT applications.

Conditions of Employment

• Willingness to obtain a National Police Clearance (completed through BaptistCare)
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical examination
• Two reference checks required

Benefits:

• Salary Packaging to all eligible employees
• Work in an organisation where you'll be part of a supportive, values-led team environment
• First class training and development opportunities
• Discounted health insurance with HBF or Medibank & Bankwest product discounts
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our wellness program
• Discounts at JB HI-FI & The Good Guys as well as Accommodation discounts at Seashells

Roster:
Position: Part-Time

• Fortnightly Hours: 50 hours
• Shifts:
  • AMs: 7am - 3pm
  • PMs: 2pm - 9pm

Candidates must be available for a mixture of AM and PM shifts, as well as weekend shifts.

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.  Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.