Registered Nurse

Baptcare; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Christian care organization in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for a casual role at their Strathalan facility. This position focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care, ensuring dignity and comfort for consumers. The ideal candidate will have AHPRA registration and experience in the Aged Care sector. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing professional development

Counselling and support services

Qualifications

• Registered with AHPRA.
• Experience working with elderly patients.
• Good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership to care staff.
• Ensure staff adhere to care delivery standards.
• Maintain clear communication about care.
• Safely manage medications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement.
• Pursue professional development.

Skills

Experience in Aged Care Sector

Proficient in Microsoft Word and basic Excel

Ability to meet inherent job requirements

Education

Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Job description

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the team at our Strathalan facility in Macleod, Victoria on a casual basis.

This role focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care to consumers, working as part of a team. The main objective is to deliver high-quality care that meets consumer expectations, ensuring dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life are maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management & leadership to care staff & encourage an environment that is based on teamwork & a committed Consumer focus.
• Ensure all staff reporting to you are working within their scope of practice & maintaining Baptcare standards in terms of care delivery, professionalism & customer focused approach.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication in relation to all aspects of care (to colleagues, staff, consumers & families) whilst respecting individual privacy & dignity.
• Ensure safe & secure management of medications.
• Contribute pro-actively to the continuous improvement process and able to explain same to any other stakeholders.
• Maintain own educational and professional development within Scope of Practice.

About you:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.
• Ability to meet and perform the inherent requirements of the role.

What’s it for You?

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18,550 per annum!
• Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

How to apply:

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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare values diversity in all forms and aims to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners.