Enrolled Nurse - Clinical Support

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

Key Role Accountabilities of the Enrolled Nurse:

1. Align personal leadership behaviour and ethical standards with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision, Mission and Values.
2. Undertake the provision of direct care to residents.
3. Observe, monitor, document and report signs, symptoms and changes in residents' status, and to follow up with appropriate care.
4. Administer medication under the supervision of a Clinical Advisor.
5. Contribute to the formulation, implementation and review of resident's individual care plans.
6. Implement and comply with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
7. Ensure that all work is carried out within the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice.
8. Achieve outcome standards and service delivery practice in accordance with Government regulations and other relevant bodies.
9. Ensure Resident's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality are respected.
10. Follow safe work practices and procedures at all times.
11. Assist with orientation, training and supervision of staff as required.
12. Contribute to continuous quality improvement processes to ensure a high standard of practice and service delivery.
13. Participate in the performance development system. Manage own professional development and provide evidence of this on request.
14. Other duties as directed by the JWG Manager and/or Clinical Advisor.

Qualifications and Experience that will facilitate success in the Role:

Essential:

1. Current Enrolled Nurse Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical nursing within the Enrolled Nurse scope of practise.
3. Proven ability to accurately administer medications under the supervision of a Clinical Advisor (RN).
4. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to document resident care and follow resident Care Plans.
5. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, encourage, engage, actively listen and support various stakeholders at all levels, to achieve outcomes, particularly in relation to ensuring compliance with legal and mandatory training requirements for staff.
6. Commitment and enthusiasm to the professional development of self and others, including the ability to develop and foster an understanding, commitment and enthusiasm to the principles of continuous improvement, person centered care and the Eden philosophy.
7. Certified Eden Associate or willingness to attain accreditation.
8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team to provide coordinated, holistic care to residents.
9. Solid computer skills, preferably including the ability to effectively utilise MS Office and related applications for data entry and record management purposes.
10. Understanding of and commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement principles.
11. Understanding of and commitment to Work Health and Safety procedures.
12. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
13. Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.

Key Capabilities and Attributes that will drive success in the Role

• All Wesley Mission Brisbane employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to organisational Vision, Mission and Values. The incumbent of this position will be expected to role model interpersonal, professional and leadership behaviours consistent with the WMB core values of Integrity, Respect, Empowerment, Hope, Justice, Compassion and Innovation and the WMB Wesley Charter as shown below.
• Accept responsibility for your own actions and take responsibility for your role in the organisation.
• Supportive of those around you, their goals and aspirations.
• Empathetic – can tell how others are feeling and adapt your behaviour accordingly.
• Caring – is kind and concerned about the needs and feelings of others.
• Non-judgmental – shows respect for those around them, even when their beliefs and lifestyle are different from their own.
• A sense of humour – able to see the funny side to daily hiccups.
• Patient – able to accept delays and go at a stakeholder's pace without getting annoyed or frustrated.
• Flexible – able to adapt to changes in their physical and emotional environment.
• Respectful of the choices of others.
• Are resilient and able to problem solve on an ongoing basis.
• Able to adapt to changing situations on a daily basis and support others to deal with change.
• Able to recognise and remain calm on stressful or emotionally charged situations.
• Use of initiative to respond to unforeseen changes.
• Ability to use judgement to make decisions and solve problems.

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date.

For more information, please contact Joanne Drury or Sarah Harding - Clinical Nurse - 07 3151 6500

Why you want to work with Wesley Mission Queensland 

Working alongside people who love what they do

Above Award pay

Salary Packaging

Product Discounts

Travel Discounts

Access to discounted holiday units

Employee Assistance Program

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to enhance remuneration.