Clinical - Registered Nurse

Uniting; Gowrie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 (NFP)

Career development opportunities

Fitness Passport access

Rewards program

Employee referral bonus

Relocation/retention bonus of $5k

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a registered nurse to lead clinical services in aged care, delivering and evaluating care plans tailored to each resident. You will liaise with healthcare professionals and families to advocate for quality of life and supervise Personal Care Workers in a holistic, patient-centered environment.

We value adaptability and compassion, offering opportunities to grow into leadership roles and access to workplace benefits, with a supportive, inclusive team culture in our NSW

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Commitment to Uniting values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, bold.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet individual needs.
• Provide clinical services and lead the service.
• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life.
• Ensure care meets residents’ individual goals.
• Liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ families to advocate for quality of life.
• Supervise and support Personal Care Workers.
• Lead the team with holistic, critical decision-making.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

• Leading Not for Profit with great benefits

• Bateau Bay location
• Permanent part time vacancies
• Leading Not for Profit with great benefits

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service, and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.

What we offer you

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available. (Permanent Employees Only)
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a service manager, deputy service manager, clinical nurse educator, and other clinical practice, corporate, and leadership roles.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave (Permanent Employees Only)
• Employee Referral Bonus of $250 for successfully referred candidates.
• $5k retention or relocation bonus to anyone on a contract working 48 hours per fortnight or more.

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Career Development Opportunity:

Registered Nurses who are new to aged care, or those in their first or second year of practice who have not previously completed a Graduate Nurse Program, are encouraged to participate in Uniting’s Aged Care Transition to Practice Program. This supportive program is designed to build confidence, enhance clinical skills, and provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career in aged care

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.