This Registered Nurse position will be located in our homely 101 bed facility in Tweed Heads. Click on the link to learn more about the St Joseph's Residential Aged Care - https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-josephs-residential-aged-care
Why join us?
We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be offered a relocation package, sign on bonus, competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, visa sponsorship opportunities and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.
The role
We have several opportunities for permanent full-time, however we will also consider part time hours if you are looking for greater flexibility (and more time to enjoy that country air!). Your role will incorporate:
• Complete holistic assessments
• Develop appropriate care plans
• Evaluate and make clinical decisions
• Guide our care staff
• Improve the quality of life of our Residents
You are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who endeavours to provide safe and effective direct nursing care in line with nursing best practice principles.
To achieve this, you will have:
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and demonstrated Aged Care/Hospital experience
• Availability to work a rotating roster which includes morning, afternoon and night duties
• Ability to communicate effectively and patiently with a range of Residents with a variety of health issues
• A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with older people
• Understanding of ACFI, including charting, assessments, documentation and funding submissions
• Evidence of COVID-19 & influenza vaccinations
Applications for visa sponsorship can only be considered if no suitable applications are received from those with current permanent rights to work in Australia. If you are seeking sponsorship, please still apply to have a discussion with our Talent Acquisition team.