Registered Nurse

BaptistCare; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounts (financial, retail and life)

Wellness programs and fitness passport

In-house learning and development

Supportive team environment and career

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Griffith Centre Aged Care Home in Griffith, ACT. The role involves delivering high-quality, responsive care, coordinating care plans and providing clinical leadership to support staff.

Located near Canberra, the facility offers a modern setting with private ensuites and dementia care, and provides salary packaging benefits, discounts, wellness programs, and genuine opportunities for career growth within a not-for-profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in a clinical leadership role in aged care is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement care aligned with individual care plans.
• Provide clinical oversight and support to care staff in a leadership capacity.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organisation Skills

Emergency Response

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Roster Flexibility

Job description

• RN role based at our Griffith Centre Aged Care Home in Griffith, ACT
• Offering variety of shifts
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that embraces innovative care models and practices, ensuring you are always at the forefront of aged care

Key Benefits:

• As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and fitness passport
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Supportive, positive team environment and be valued for what you do
• Real opportunities for career growth

About the Role

Located close to Canberra's CBD, Lake Burley Griffin, shopping hubs and local parks, our new 134-bed Griffith Centre is a thoughtfully designed, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable facility. It has been purpose-built to meet the evolving care needs of the local community - now and into the future.

BaptistCare Griffith offers a contemporary and innovative environment, catering to residents requiring low care, high care and specialised dementia support. All rooms include private ensuites, and the facility provides a range of additional services to enhance resident comfort and wellbeing.

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, responsive and personalised care that supports residents in living meaningful lives. You'll be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing care aligned with individual care plans, while upholding professional standards. In this leadership position, You'll also guide and support care staff, providing clinical oversight and fostering a collaborative team culture.

We offer a competitive salary based on your previous experience from$47.13 - $56.87/hr + superannuation + penalties + salary packaging

About You:

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Have experience in a clinical leadership role
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Willingness to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check/WWVP Card or provide current NDIS Worker screening clearance or WWVPC card
• You are flexible with your working roster

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare - Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.