An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Registered Nurse to take on the role of Clinical Care Coordinator at Derwent Views in Tasmania.About The Role:The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating residents' person-centered clinical care in line with policies, procedures and professional standards, and in collaboration with the Care Manager. The primary purpose of the Care Coordinator is to focus on individual resident needs, ensuring that they have a current documented Care Plan, which meets their needs, and is reviewed and delivered by the multi-disciplinary care team.The Clinical Care Coordinator works in collaboration with the Care Manager to ensure effective coordination of resident care, including:Assists with the admission of new residents to the facility, ensuring that they are assessedAssess the individual needs of residents and develop person-centered care plans in consultation with other healthcare professionals, ensuring that care is tailored to meet their specific needsCollaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care to residentsCommunicate effectively with residents' families and health care providers, keeping them informed about their health conditions, care plans, and any significant changes or concernsMaintain accurate and up-to-date resident documentation, including care plans, behaviour charts, medication charts, observations and/or incidentsProvide and assist with direct nursing care to residents, including and not limited to assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), administering and managing medication, catheterisation, conducting observations and monitoring, and wound managementActively participates in case conferences and relevant meetingsComplete clinical assessments and reviews at required intervals and escalate as required, including COD status, daily wound care and fall managementUndertake audits as required, including the Schedule 8 drug countAssist with pharmacy ordering as requiredCheck alerts, overdue tasks and progress notes to ensure they are completed effectively and to standardCoordinate infection control measures are in place and ongoing risk reduction strategies are being implementedAssist with the investigation of clinical incidents and their close out as requiredCollate data and prepare information for reports as requiredRequirementsBachelor of NursingCurrent Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registrationNursing experience within a residential aged care facilityExperience of working cooperatively with multi-disciplinary care teamsStrong clinical assessment, documentation and practice skillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsProficient computer and information management skills, including ability to use Microsoft and clinical software systemsExperience in a similar clinical care roleAn understanding of the aged care accreditation processWorking knowledge of quality improvement programsCurrent Driver's LicenseTo be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.BenefitsWhat we can offer you:Competitive salary and entitlementsPay incentives including not-for-profit salary packagingMeaningful work in a purpose-driven organisationLong-term employment in a recession-proof sector
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