The Registered Nurse is responsible for the implementation of the Philosophy, Objectives and Policies of the Aged Care Facility and is accountable to the CN/Site Manager.

The position demands a professional role model who is capable of planning, organizing and leading staff in an Aged Care environment which aims to meet standards set by the Federal Government.

Skills required include:

Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to make decisions.

Staff support and change agent,

Conflict management.

Leadership, supervision and supporting skills.

Evaluation of standards, methods, systems and practices.

Sense of humour.

Ability to identify own strengths and weaknesses by performance appraisal bi-annually or as required.

Professional Responsibilities include:

Comply with Nursing Professions Code of Ethics.

Comply with all aspects of aged care standards & associated legislation

Act to rectify unsafe nursing practice or on professional conduct.

Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills.

Participate in continuing education programs both within the Facility and external courses.

Comply with annual educational requirements.

Provide staff with effective leadership.

Act as a role model.

Participate in research programs.