Team Leader
Trade · Newborough, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $42 - $43/hr
Are you an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse ready to lead a care team? This verified opportunity is in residential aged care in Victoria, Australia, for a Team Leader who will guide quality care and look after colleagues on shift.
Selection goes further than simply filling a vacancy. It confirms that you hold the credentials, registrations and practical skills to take charge of a care team, looking at your qualifications, AHPRA registration, medication endorsement, required clearances and whether you can meet the real needs of the role.
You will help build a home where residents are treated with dignity, respect and heartfelt compassion. The role is offered on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. Nurses from the Philippines and other countries can check the requirements below.
Key Responsibilities
- Caring for residents' physical, emotional and social wellbeing in line with their individual needs, preferences and goals
- Leading safe, respectful, person-centred care
- Supervising care staff on your shifts and giving them guidance and support from start to finish
- Coordinating residents' care needs in your assigned area
- Working closely with nursing and clinical teams so care stays continuous
- Giving and supporting medication tasks within your authorised scope of practice
- Watching residents' nutrition and hydration, and taking part in pressure care and other clinical care
- Helping keep care records accurate
- Encouraging clear, effective communication within the care team
- Using workplace systems and technology for care delivery
- Following workplace health and safety requirements and keeping infection prevention and control standards high
- Helping create a supportive, professional and resident-focused workplace
Requirements & Eligibility
- Diploma of Enrolled Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Current AHPRA registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, with authorisation to administer medication within the relevant professional scope
- A current National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain one
- Able to provide evidence of your professional qualifications and registration
- Demonstrated integrity, reliability and accountability as a professional
- Strong communication and people skills, and the ability to supervise, guide and support other care staff
- A real commitment to compassionate, person-centred aged care
- Understanding of safe work practices and knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures
- Able to use relevant technology and workplace information systems
- Willingness to keep learning and developing professionally
- Previous residential aged care experience will be highly regarded
- International candidates who meet the verified eligibility requirements may be considered for visa sponsorship
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