RN-EN NURSE

RN- EN nurse

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Regular changing of dressings on participants wounds

• Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance

• Supporting participants in the use of aids and personal equipment including standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids

• Supporting participants with complex and/or challenging needs

• Monitoring the well-being of participants and reporting on their progress

• Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required

What you will need:

• Minimum 1 year experience working as a Registered Nurse in Disability/ Medical or Mental Health is essential; Community Nursing experience is desirable; training and induction provided

• In case of dealing with participants require complex bowel case, You should have a basic knowledge of anatomy of the digestive system, importance of regular bowel care and understanding of stool characteristics indicating healthy bowel functioning and related signs and symptoms, basic understanding of related conditions including autonomic dysreflexia; symptoms/indications of need for intervention and when to refer to health practitioner e.g. overflow, impaction, perforation; infection, understanding of intervention options and techniques including administering enemas and suppositories, digital stimulation, massage etc. and related guidelines and procedures, nutrition and hydration requirements.

• In case of dealing with participants that require Enteral Feeding and Management, you should have a basic knowledge of anatomy of the digestive system; equipment components, function, cleaning and maintenance procedures; stoma care requirements and procedures; awareness of risks associated with departing from plan and ability to explain these risks to others including carers.

• In case of dealing with participants who require Severe Dysphagia Management, you should know and implement policies, procedures, and action plans related to supporting a person with severe dysphagia; recognise and respond to the signs, symptoms and risks associated with severe dysphagia; and know and avoid the hazards, risks and adverse events associated with not

following the person’s mealtime management plan.

• In case of dealing with participants who require Tracheostomy care You should have a basic knowledge of the eliminatory system; skin and stoma care; equipment types, components and functions, this includes speaking valves; common risks and indicators of malfunction; indications of need for suctioning; monitoring and recording requirements; common complications and action required e.g. when to inflate and deflate cuffs, and understanding when to involve a health practitioner; signs of infection, both in respiratory system and the stoma site.

• In case of dealing with participants who require urinary catheters, you should have a Basic understanding of urinary system for males and females; hydration; types of catheters; procedures and challenges in inserting catheters in males and females (intermittent catheters only); common complications associated with using different types of catheters, indicators of complications that require intervention and understanding when to involve a health practitioner.

• In case of dealing with participants who require ventilation you should have a knowledge of basic respiratory system anatomy; musculoskeletal problems associated with respiration; signs of respiratory distress; types of ventilators and main equipment components and functions; types of breathing masks and techniques for fitting; options to avoid discomfort or pressure sores; common problems and action required, observation parameters and procedures.

• In case of dealing with participants who require subcutaneous injection, you should have a knowledge of administration by pens and pumps. Understand different injection methods and related equipment; medication checking and recording requirements; impact of variables that affect take up such as site location and rotation (related to specific medication), timing etc.; safe needle disposal; signs of adverse reactions and action required including common symptoms of overdose and withdrawal; common risks of injecting and related control methods; quality check protocols when calculating and delivering a variable dose.

• In case of dealing with participants required to manage diabetes, you should have a Basic understanding of diabetes types 1 and 2; factors that can affect BSLs; methods of managing insulin levels including different types of insulin (fast/slow release); variables that affect insulin delivery such as timing, site selection and rotation; common symptoms and risks of low or unstable blood sugar levels and related responses; common complications and sources of expertise e.g. podiatrist.

• In case of dealing with participants with a high risk of seizure, you should have a knowledge of Types of seizures; impact of epilepsy on the person; common patterns or clusters of seizures; seizure triggers and symptoms; appropriate seizure management and control procedures; risks of related health complications associated with epilepsy; factors that increase risk and appropriate methods of control; common methods of emergency management and potential side effects; parameters to guide decisions about when and how much PRN medication to administer; factors that inform interpretation of advice in plan about when to request an ambulance.

• In case of dealing with participants with pressure care and wound management, you should have a knowledge of Common skin integrity risks; common indications of infection and required response; implications of prolonged or worsening infection; purpose and methods for positioning and turning to manage pressure and choking risks; implications of wound management for delivering daily support activities such as showering, toileting, mealtime assistance and mobility.

• In case of dealing with participants requires mealtime preparation and delivery, you should have a knowledge of signs and symptoms of swallowing and feeding difficulties; risks associated with eating and swallowing; risks associated with not following the mealtime plan; food preparation requirements and methods for common conditions e.g. people with dysphagia; awareness of procedures and methods for including medication in food where this is required by the plan including an understanding of crushable/non-crushable medication; common terminology related to mealtime preparation and modified meals.

• In case of dealing with participants requiring stoma care, you should have an asic anatomical knowledge of the eliminatory system; skin and stoma care; equipment and related functions; procedures for safe positioning and monitoring; common risks and indicators of malfunction and understanding when to involve a health practitioner.

• Valid AHPRA registration

• Current Federal Police Check

• Current Australian Driver’s License

• Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)

• Smartphone with internet access

• NDIS workers screening check

Summary of role requirements:

Flexible hours available

1 year of relevant work experience required for this role

Working rights required for this role

Expected start date for role: 30 June 2024

Full time