Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical) $47.60 – $60.10 PH Plus shift & penalty allowances Emmaus Village is a unique residential community for those living with dementia. This innovatively designed small-household model, originally developed in Europe, provides villagers with familiar surroundings. Our purpose is to enable residents to live their best life with freedom, independence and dignity. Our 94 residents will live in 12 fully functioning, domestic style houses with 7 to 8 residents per house. We provide a home-like environment that enables our residents to participate in normal household duties including shopping, cooking and housekeeping. Emmaus Village provides our Villagers with a sense of belonging in their community; where they have the independence to maintain the normalcy of daily life, and the opportunity to explore the village freely. The hub of the village is our community centre with a café, shop, beauty salon, wellness centre and cinema. The landscaped gardens include BBQs, a vegetable garden and activity shed. ABOUT THE ROLE Registered Nurses (RNs) at Emmaus Village will work out of the Wellness Centre as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic health care to our villagers. You will be excited and passionate about providing excellent clinical care, within a small-household model and in collaboration with Home Companions and the Dementia Support Consultant. Unlike traditional aged care, residents are encouraged to attend appointments at the Wellness Centre to ensure the delivery of appropriate, effective and safe care that meets their health, social and psychological needs. As an essential member of the clinical team, you will possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build collaborative relationships with villagers, family members, health professionals and the wider village team and have a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. You will partner with residents in their ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure they receive the individually specific care they need for their health and wellbeing. You will apply a consultative approach to case management and clinical decision making, considering villagers' needs and preferences. Perm Part Time position of 60.8hrs a fortnight Perm Part Time position of 30.4hrs a fortnight Casual day & night shifts available to cover planned & unplanned leave WHO WE ARE St Agnes' Catholic Parish is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation located in idyllic Port Macquarie providing education, early childhood services, aged care and community services to the community. The Parish is currently on an exciting journey of change and growth as we seek to develop innovative approaches to serving the needs of the people within our community and exceeding their service expectations. WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES Attractive remuneration of $47.60 – $60.10 Per Hour (This illustration is based on a part time basis of 30.4 hours a fortnight, utilising salary packaging benefit) Plus shift and penalty allowances. Working for a reputable, longstanding, values-based organisation A commitment to providing a responsive and supportive work environment Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card 17.5% annual leave loading 9 weeks paid maternity leave An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. As a corporate partner of Westpac, employees will have access to special offers, discounts and financial information. You will have access to great employee perks including Fitness Passport & discounted Allied Health Services, i.e., remedial massage, physiotherapy, exercise physiology etc. Paid professional learning and development Support of a full time Nurse Educator Career advancement opportunities and study assistance for approved courses WHO YOU ARE Registered Nurse - current AHPRA registration Demonstrated competence, clinical skills and knowledge to assess, monitor and treat residents Current knowledge of Australian Aged Care Quality Standards and aged care related legislation (Preferred) Experience and knowledge working with aged people living with dementia (Preferred) An energetic, positive attitude with a genuine interest in and compassion for aged people living with dementia Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with villagers, family members and village staff The ability to partner with Home Companions and Dementia Support Consultant to ensure villagers receive excellent health care Problem solving and decision-making skills relevant to aged and dementia care context The ability to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team Willing to learn new approaches and ability to 'think outside the box' Willingness to deliver clinical services within the Emmaus Village service model Commitment to work in harmony with Catholic Values and Principles HOW TO APPLY For further information about the role, please contact Paige at Human Resources PH:02 6588 7444. Applicants will be required to undergo employment screening. This includes a criminal history check and referencing for all employees and any additional checks depending on role. To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: There is no closing date for this position. Please apply immediately if interested. Applications will be actioned upon submission. #J-18808-Ljbffr