​​​​Permanent Part Time 

 

About Us

Booroongen Djugun Limited (BDL) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. BDL was founded in consultation with traditional Elders and designed to reflect the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs connected with the traditions and customs of Aboriginal people. BDL continues to operate in alignment with these core foundations to this day providing cultural safe services and employment for all Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Residents, Staff, Clients, and Community.​

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About the role

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for delivery of planned individualised resident care within level of demonstrated competence under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Care Supervisor.

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Key responsibilities and duties

• Perform delegated care activities in accordance with residents’ plans of care and Booroongen Djugun Aged Care Facility’s policies and procedures.

• Observe, identify and report to registered nurse/supervisor any variations in residents’ abilities and/or conditions.

• Contribute to on-going care planning and participate in case conferences as required.

• Accept direction and seek assistance from a registered nurse/supervisor to fulfil role requirements.

• Observe patients physical and psychological status and responses during the course of interactions within scope of knowledge, and report changes to the Registered Nurse.

• Document all patient responses to direct care/assistance given, include in progress notes and clinical records in accordance with the plan of care and organisational protocols.

• Change and make up occupied and unoccupied beds.

• Promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.

• Have clear understanding of SIRS and RIs and obligations to report

• Report and refer all complaints following the feedback and complaints Management and resolution System

• Report and refer all incidents following the incident management system

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Scope of Practice

• Assist in nursing work within a plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse and within the limits of the Nursing Assistant position description.

• Nursing Assistant retain responsibility for their own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions.

• Nursing Assistant practice in accordance with Aged Care Standards guidelines, the position description and local policy and protocol.

 

The expertise you bring

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

• Experience working in an Aged Care facility (highly desirable)

• Current First Aid and CPR certification

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Capability and Compentencies

• Display respect, empathy, understanding and patience towards residents and their visitors.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Effective team work skills

• Understanding of the principles of the Charter of Aged Care Rights and the Aged Care Standards

• Understanding of the principles of continuous quality improvement

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