Registered Nurse

Southern Cross Care WA; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Corporate Health Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible working environment

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Southern Cross Care WA is seeking Registered Nurses to work on a casual basis at our Success facility in Perth's southern suburbs. You will cover mornings, afternoons, and nights across a 24/7 operation and lead small clinical teams while delivering person-centered care to residents.

Applicants should hold a valid AHPRA registration and boast strong interpersonal and communication skills. Prior aged care experience is beneficial, and the organisation supports growth and development for its

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid AHPRA registration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead small clinical teams and work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the delivery of client focused care delivered by staff
• Assess the total health needs of clients and document results thoroughly
• Develop individual care plans in consult with clients and significant others
• Comply with all relevant legislation and policies
• Uphold the organization's values and principles in all areas of service delivery

Skills

AHPRA registration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

• Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
• Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers
• Casual positions available!

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working

Our Residential Care Facility in Success are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to work on a casual basis to cover a mixture of shifts across mornings, afternoons and nights.

Located in Success, in Perth's southern suburbs, Frank Prendergast House has been supporting the local community since 2002. Our welcoming residential care facility is home for up to 73 residents and features spacious corridors, multiple lounge areas for residents and visitors, and enclosed walkways connecting the homes. Our dedicated and highly trained team provides compassionate clinical and personal care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of every resident through respectful, person centred care.

As one of our Registered Nurses, you'll be expected to lead small clinical teams that provide high standards of person centered care to all our residents. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to improve both their clinical and leadership skills.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supervise and direct the delivery of client focused care delivered by staff
• Assess the total health needs of clients and document results thoroughly.
• Develop individual care plans in consult with clients and significant others
• Comply with all relevant legislation and policies.
• Uphold the organization's values and principles in all areas of service delivery.

About You

As a Registered Nurse, you'll hold a valid AHPRA registration and possess great interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be detail oriented and can work well in both a team environment and independently. You can apply your clinical knowledge to any given situation and achieve quality client outcomes. Experience in Aged Care is ideal, but not necessary. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

To Be Considered For This Role, You'll Need

• A valid AHPRA registration
• An understanding of Commonwealth Aged Care standards & Quality of Care principles
• Good knowledge of AN ACC requirements
• Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Working With Us

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including:

• Not for profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers / personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

About Us

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au