Clinical Nurse - Resident Assessment and Documentation

There to care. Here for good. 

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Clinical Nurse - Resident Assessment and Documentation (RAD) and be there to care.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you. 

A leader at our Copperhouse Court Residential Care Home, as a Clinical Nurse RAD you will work as a member of the care delivery team to ensure that residents’ health and care needs are appropriately assessed, and relevant documentation is undertaken for all residents, both on admission and when care needs change. 

This role will monitor and validate the AN-ACC funding and care minutes applicable to each resident and seek a review as the resident’s health needs change.

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centered care through assessment and care planning practices and inclusion of the resident or their substitute decision-maker where appropriate
• Actively participating in quality activities to ensure quality of clinical assessment and documentation is maintained and improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon 
• Providing leadership, education, skills development, and day-to-day support of staff in all aspects of resident assessment and documentation 
• Educating, mentoring, and supporting team members in relation to resident assessment, care planning and documentation and the delivery of care and services that support the AN-ACC classification 

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Nursing qualification
• A current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience in and sound knowledge of the application of clinical assessment, evaluation, and care planning practices 
• The ability to communicate with a diverse range of people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and age ranges both orally and in writing 
• Demonstrated experience in a team leadership role including workload management and performance management
• Experience in preparing routine documentation related to care notes, preparation of reports and analytical and critical thinking skills
• The ability to operate smartphones and apps (such as Microsoft Outlook) 
• Have a valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Post graduate nursing qualifications relevant to Aged Care
• Previous experience in a Clinical Nurse role or similar role
• Superior written and verbal communication skills including experience in:
  • • preparing reports
    • analysing data; and
    • providing recommendations.

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Clinical Nurse RAD Position Description

Why Helping Hand?

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are 

Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

• We are where you are 

As our Clinical Nurse RAD, you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting.

• We care how you are  

In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. ​​We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact the Recruitment Team on careers@helpinghand.org.au

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.