About us:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality, contemporary care and support for people of all backgrounds, at more than 20 locations throughout Queensland. Our dedicated workforce of almost 2000 makes a difference to the lives of many people every day. They bring our vision to life – helping those we serve to pursue the lives they hope for, and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.
In keeping with our values of empowerment and innovation, we are delighted to be part of exciting research using AI alongside the UniSC in supporting residents with dementia at mealtimes.
Set against a beautiful country setting on 25 acres, Our 165 bed facility "Cooinda" provides respite, residential, palliative and secure dementia care. We offer personalised aged care services focused on individual wellbeing and an enriched quality of life
About You:
To see you successful in this role you will have:
* AHPRA (unrestricted) Registered Nurse
* Experience in using aged care software solutions
* A passion for elder care and be a strong advocate for providing customer focused clinical care
* Ability to work a rotating roster
* Well developed Interpersonal and communication skills
* Well developed skills in group facilitation as well as working one-on-one
* Minimum 12 months postgraduate experience desirable
* Full work rights within Australia**
**Sponsorship opportunities are available for suitable applicants (Terms and conditions apply).
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for:
* Providing comprehensive evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team
* Performing comprehensive nursing assessments develop and implement plans of care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team and evaluate the progress of patient care outcomes
* Exercising sound clinical judgement, critical thinking and ethical decision making processes in the delivery and evaluation of care
* Ensuring clients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
* Maintaining professional skills and knowledge of self and others through participation in continuing education and performance appraisal and development
* Provide guidance and direction to a team of carers and maintain best practice at all times.
What we can offer you:
A professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares, values dedication and performance.
You will receive:
* Learning and development opportunities
* Access to salary packaging options to increase your take home pay, as well as novated lease options
* Free on-site parking
* Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT and home appliances
* Membership to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program
* Access to our wellbeing 5 to thrive wellbeing program - thrive in all areas of life
Salary range is from $35.96 - $44.39 (hourly base rate) plus shift penalties, applicable allowances and Superannuation.
Additional $30 regional allowance per shift completed for Registered Nurses
To apply for the role, please attach your resume, complete the application form and the questions below.
For a copy of the position description please click here.
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