Nurses - Acute Geriatrics Noarlunga Hospital
Core
Provide direct, person-centred nursing care to older adults with acute and sub-acute medical conditions, geriatric syndromes (frailty, falls, dementia), and chronic/complex conditions in a rehabilitation and aged care setting.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Acute Geriatrics)
Builds
Patient care plans and rehabilitation support for vulnerable elderly patients
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Acute Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical nursing, geriatric care, patient advocacy, multidisciplinary collaboration, health education, crisis management, mentorship
Preferred skills
Team leadership, quality improvement, education delivery, cultural safety
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide 24/7 direct patient care, support patients and families through complex medical situations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align care with patient goals, provide health education to improve post-discharge outcomes, mentor students and less experienced staff, contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior (RN1 to RN2C)