Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

Description

Provides nursing care to the elderly in community settings, aged care homes, retirement villages and health care facilities.

Description

Provide nursing care to people in aged care, community, welfare, hospital and other health care settings.

Tasks include

• Assesses the health needs of elderly patients and develops individualised care plans
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by health care professionals
• Monitors and records vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
• Assists elderly patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and eating
• Provides emotional support and companionship to elderly patients
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals to coordinate and manage patient care
• Educates elderly patients and their families on health promotion and disease prevention
• Performs wound care and dressing changes
• Assists in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
• Responds to emergencies and provides immediate medical assistance when necessary