POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION
DATE
DIVISION
NEXT REVIEW DATE
AREA
JOB GRADE
RESPONSIBLE TO
: REGISTERED NURSE DIVISION 2
: JANUARY 2009
: NURSING
: JUNE 2012
: AGED CARE
: IB11 –IB18
: MANAGER- Andrews House
COST CENTRE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
: NURSE UNIT MANAGER – Cooinda Lodge
: ANDREWS HOUSE – J0010
: COOINDA LODGE – J2010
: AS PER THE NURSES (VICTORIAN
HEALTH SERVICES) AWARD 2000
(including EBA updates)
HOURS OF DUTY : AS PER CONTRACT
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P OSITION S UMMARY
The Registered Nurse Division 2 (RN Div 2) works under the direction and supervision of the
Registered Nurse Division 1 (RN Div 1). The Registered Nurse Division 2 works within their scope of practice to provide person centered care in an aged care residential setting.
E DUCATION /E XPERIENCE
To function efficiently in this role the RN Div 2 should have a sound understanding of holistic care and the ability to work in a home like environment within a multidisciplinary team.
R EQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to be registered as a Division 2 Registered Nurse with the Nurses Board of Victoria.
Registered Nurses Division 2 are required to be available to be rostered on all shifts, morning, afternoon and night duty, seven days a week.
A police record check is compulsory for all applicants on commencement and three yearly thereafter.
P OSITION R ESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management
 Ability to work under the direction and supervision of the RN Div 1 within the accepted scope of practice for RN Div 2 Nurses.
 Participates as an integral member of the health team at team meeting
 A commitment to continuous improvement activities and the provision of best practice in a residential Aged Care
 Assists in the orientation of new staff

Health and Personal Care
 Under supervision (Direct or Indirect) of a RN Div 1 and using the individualized care plans, provides direct care to residents
 Stays mindful that care is being provided in an environment that is the residents home
 Participates in the nursing assessment of residents.
 Consults with the RN Div 1 when the residents’ general health or personal circumstances indicate the need for immediate reassessment.
 Assists in the development of the nursing care plan in consultation with RN Div 1.
 Includes the resident and their family in planning care.
 Keeps accurate records of care delivered and resident’s response to care.
 Notifies RN Div 1 when residents relatives/significant others, require information regarding treatment and care
 Provides a handover to the Div 1 nurse
 Administer medications via a “Dose Administration Aid” system in accordance with Aged Services
Medication Administration Policy (Non Endorsed Registered Nurse Division 2)
 Administer medications to residents as delegated by the Registered Nurse Division 1 in accordance with Aged Services Medication Administration Policy, (Registered Nurse Division 2 – Endorsed to
Administer medications)
R ESIDENT L IFESTYLE
 To support and assist residents to maximise their independence
 To ensure that private, personal or sensitive information of the residents remains confidential and residents dignity is respected at all times
 To promote and encourage resident participation in activities of interest
 To assist residents and their families to adjust to residential care
 To value and foster residents individual interests, customs, beliefs, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
 To encourage residents to participate in decision making process related to their care and environment.
Physical Environment and Safe Systems
 Actively working towards maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures.
 Has knowledge of and correctly adopts the infection control minimization principles
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 Is aware of correct food handling policy and procedure.
P ERFORMANCE I NDICATORS
 Demonstrates ability to participate as an integral member of the health team in team meeting.
 Effective communications with other health professionals that facilitate and enhance resident care
 Shows evidence of professional self development and education
 Identifies educational and training needs that impact on the care of the residents
 Successfully completes annual competency assessments in basic life support, fire and safety and manual handling, medication administration (Registered Nurse Division 2 - Endorsed to Administer
Medications).
P
ERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
The RN Div 2 will participate in a performance appraisal “My Work Plan” three months after appointment and thereafter as agreed to at each progress meetings
T ERMS AND C ONDITIONS
In accordance with the Federal Registered Nurses Award and employment contract signed on appointment to the position of Registered Nurse Division 2
S IGNATURE : ___________________________________
D ATE : ________________________________________
W ITNESS : _____________________________________
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