* Explore a flexible career within a vibrant, community-focused aged care environment
* Enjoy competitive pay - above Award rates with valuable tax-exempt benefits
* Thrive within a supportive team with ample learning and growth opportunities
* Flexible work arrangements - Choose between full-time, part-time, or casual positions
* Opportunities for Graduate Nurses ready to kick-start your careers
Why Relocate to Hervey Bay?
Situated on one of Queensland’s beautiful coasts, Hervey Bay offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, whale watching, and K'gari Island. The area boasts a warm climate, affordable living, and a close-knit community, making it ideal for work-life balance. Whether enjoying outdoor activities or seeking a peaceful place to call home, Hervey Bay offers the perfect setting. Relocating to this region means embracing both a rewarding career and a coastal lifestyle.
About Torbay Lifestyles & Care
At Torbay Lifestyles & Care, located a mere stone's throw from the scenic Torquay Beach in Hervey Bay, we offer a compassionate and respectful environment that prioritises the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of our residents. With services ranging from residential aged care to an independent lifestyle village, our facilities are designed to offer comfort and a high quality of life. We cater to individuals seeking a supportive community that values integrity, independence, and choice.
Join us in making a difference at Torbay, where every day is about enhancing life for our residents and their families. Explore career opportunities with us and become part of a team that truly cares.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.torbay.org.au/
About the Opportunity
Torbay Lifestyles & Care is seeking Registered Nurses for full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities based in Hervey Bay, QLD. This role is open to both graduate nurses and experienced nurses who are passionate about aged care and ready to make a positive difference.
If you have a genuine desire to help others and are open to learning, we will provide the leadership training and support you need to succeed. You'll lead and guide a team, ensure excellent care delivery, and drive positive change in line with the strengthened aged care standards.
We offer permanent rates starting at $48.67/hour (above award rates) and casual rates at $60.84/hour (above award rates). There are full-time, part-time, and casual roles available, with extra shifts subject to availability and requirements. Ideally, candidates will commit to a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
Available shifts include:
* Morning shifts
* Afternoon shifts
* Night shifts
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading a team of care staff to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered
* Managing staff performance, including conducting regular performance reviews and providing support for ongoing development
* Providing high-quality medical care, including assessing residents' health conditions, monitoring vital signs, and managing medications and treatments
* Developing and implementing individualised care plans based on residents' specific needs and conditions
* Conducting thorough health assessments and maintaining accurate medical records
* Addressing pain concerns and implementing pain management strategies
* Responding to medical emergencies and coordinating appropriate care
* Offering comfort and support during end-of-life care, including palliative care
* Driving continuous improvement in care delivery with leadership support and guidance
About You
Torbay Lifestyles & Care is looking for individuals with the right attitude and mindset, who are passionate about aged care and eager to grow. Whether a graduate nurse starting their career or an experienced nurse seeking new challenges, candidates will receive training to support their success.
Required qualifications:
* Bachelor of Nursing qualification with current unrestricted AHPRA registration
* A passion for aged care and a commitment to improving residents’ quality of life
* Strong communication skills to positively engage with residents, families, and colleagues
* A positive, can-do attitude, and a desire to learn and grow in a leadership position
About the Benefits
This role offers an attractive hourly rate above award standards, along with a range of benefits, including:
* Permanent rates starting at $48.67/hour and casual rates at $60.84/hour
* Up to $18,550 tax-exempt not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, plus additional salary packaging options
* A rewards program with discounts from numerous retailers
* Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program for the employee and their family
* A supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 to help settle in Hervey Bay
Ready to Apply?
If you possess the passion, attitude, and drive to make a difference in aged care, Torbay Lifestyles & Care invites you to apply. The organisation is committed to supporting your growth, providing leadership training, and helping you thrive in this rewarding role. Apply NOW!
Please note:
1. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a Police check prior to starting the role.
2. We are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not already have an existing visa to live and work in Australia.