Enrolled Nurse

Reporting

This position reports to the NUM, the After-Hours Nurse Managers and Registered Nurses.

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Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• The Enrolled Nurse will have a patient/ resident allocation per shift and be responsible for knowing that the care is provided, documented appropriately, shared with the team and reported on to the following shift/ team.

• Responsible for designated Team leadership under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse, work/shift planning and sharing of the work load for the effective management of the workload within the framework of the Australian Nursing Midwifery Council (ANMC) guidelines.

• The Enrolled Nurse will administer medications under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration under the National Health Professions Registrations Act 2007.

• Broad generalist nursing experience in acute and aged care, with current Medication Administration endorsement or preparedness to undertake same, First Line Emergency Care Accreditation or willingness to undertake same.

• Knowledge of Aged Care Standards and ability to provide evidence based and clinically effective aged are.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and alignment with organisational Vision, Mission and Values statements 5. Willingness to actively promote and work within the spirit of the organisations and teams value statements.

• Good communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

• Demonstrated commitment to establishing a continuum of care model for patients and residents.

• Basic computer skills.

• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures; the quality improvement process and research projects within available resources and expertise.