Understanding the Role of Aged Care
The Difference You Make
Career Growth
A Day in the Life
Why Choose Aged Care Nursing?
In Aged Care, every interaction has the potential to profoundly impact someone’s life. You’re not just providing medical care; you’re offering comfort, companionship, and dignity. This work allows you to form meaningful connections and witness the positive difference you make daily.
Aged Care nursing is a field with diverse career paths. Whether you’re interested in hands-on patient care, administrative roles, or leadership positions, there’s a place for you. Specialisations like dementia care or palliative care also offer avenues for further professional development.
The Aged Care sector is constantly evolving, offering endless opportunities for learning and growth. Stay at the forefront of healthcare trends, technologies, and best practices. R2S Agency supports your continuous professional development, ensuring you’re always growing in your role.
Aged Care nursing can offer a more predictable schedule compared to other nursing fields, allowing for a better work-life balance. Enjoy the stability of regular hours while making a significant impact in your professional role.
Work alongside a team of passionate and dedicated professionals. In Aged Care, teamwork is key, and you’ll find a supportive community of colleagues who share your commitment to providing quality care to the elderly.
By choosing Aged Care, you’re contributing to an essential sector of society. As populations age, your role becomes increasingly important, offering a sense of purpose and the knowledge that your work is truly valuable to the community.
Roles and Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse in Aged Care with R2S Agency, you will play a pivotal role in delivering patient-centred care. You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining relationships with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care.
Key Responsibilities
→ Patient Care Assessment: Assess the healthcare needs of patients/residents, formulate, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with the patient/resident and their carers.
→ Privacy Compliance: Adhere to relevant privacy legislation, ensuring the confidentiality and rights of patients are respected.
→ Safety and Quality Compliance: Follow organisational safety, quality, and risk policies and guidelines. Ensure adherence to medication management and safety policies.
→ Clinical and Administrative Compliance: Maintain compliance with clinical and administrative policies and guidelines of the client.
→ Professional Consultation: Work closely with Medical Professionals and Allied Health Professionals to provide comprehensive care.
→ Professional Development: Commit to ongoing professional development to enhance skills and stay abreast of current best practices in aged care nursing.
As an Enrolled Nurse (EN) in Aged Care with R2S Agency, you will be an integral member of our care team. You will work under the direction of Registered Nurses and Care Services Managers to deliver competent and quality nursing care, including medication administration.
Key Responsibilities
→ Care Coordination: Assist Registered Nurses in coordinating care, including resident/patient assessment, care planning, and evaluation.
→ Care Delivery: Plan and deliver care according to individual care plans and documented policies and procedures.
→ Intervention Review: Assist in reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of care interventions in partnership with residents/patients and their representatives.
→ Medication Administration: Manage and supervise a safe medication administration system.
→ Professional Consultation: Consult with Medical Professionals and Allied Health Professionals as required.
→ Support and Supervision: Assist and support Personal Care Attendants/Assistants in Nursing with their tasks and ongoing development.
→ Patient Relations: Develop and maintain a professional rapport with residents/patients and their families.
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in Aged Care with R2S Agency, you will be the crucial link between our patients and the nursing staff. Your role involves providing essential support services to Registered and Enrolled Nurses, as well as direct personal care to patients. This position is integral to the smooth operation of our aged care facilities and the well-being of our residents.
Key Responsibilities
→ Basic Care Assistance: Assist with the basic care needs of residents in their daily living activities.
→ Communication Facilitator: Act as a liaison between residents and Registered Nurses (RNs), relaying enquiries and explaining responses.
→ Record Keeping: Accurately record resident outcomes and status, ensuring proper documentation.
→ Risk Reporting: Identify and report any workplace or resident risks to management promptly.
→ Dressing Changes: Perform simple dressing changes under the guidance of nursing staff.
Alisha Arora
Working with R2S Agency in aged care has been eye-opening. It's challenging but incredibly rewarding to see the difference we make every day.
Rachel Stevens
Working in remote areas is challenging but fulfilling. With R2S Agency, I feel like I'm really making a difference where it's needed most.
Daniel Green
The flexibility with R2S Agency is fantastic. I can balance my family life while still doing a job I love in aged care. It's the best of both worlds.
I've really found my place at R2S Agency. The team atmosphere and the genuine care we provide in aged care is something I'm proud to be a part of.