About Lutheran Services
At Lutheran Services, we have been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935 as a not-for-profit organisation.
We provide quality care and support for individuals of all backgrounds at over 20 locations throughout Queensland.
Our dedicated team of almost 2000 staff members make a positive impact on the lives of many people every day by bringing our vision to life – helping those we serve pursue their goals, and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.
In line with our values of empowerment and innovation, we are excited to be collaborating with UniSC in cutting-edge research using AI to enhance mealtimes for residents with dementia.
Our beautiful country setting on 25 acres is home to our 165 bed facility, Cooinda, which offers respite, residential, palliative, and secure dementia care.
We deliver personalized aged care services focused on individual wellbeing and enriched quality of life.
About You:
To excel in this role, you will need:
* AHPRA (unrestricted) Registered Nurse registration
* Experience in using aged care software solutions
* A passion for elder care and a strong commitment to customer-focused clinical care
* The ability to work a rotating roster
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
* Well-developed group facilitation and one-on-one working skills
* 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, your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing comprehensive evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
* Performing comprehensive nursing assessments, developing and implementing plans of care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and evaluating patient care outcomes
* Exercising sound clinical judgment, 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 through participation in continuing education and performance appraisal and development
* Providing guidance and direction to a team of carers and maintaining best practice at all times
What We Can Offer:
At Lutheran Services, you can expect a supportive and professional work environment that genuinely cares about its employees.
* 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 program - 5 to thrive wellbeing program - thrive in all areas of life
Salary range: $37.58 - $46.39 (hourly base rate) plus shift penalties, applicable allowances, and Superannuation.
Additional $30 regional allowance per shift completed for Registered Nurses.