Registered Nurse

Uniting; Kingscliff; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Referral bonus

Fitness passport

Private health insurance

Job summary

Uniting Kingscliff is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead and deliver person-centred care for residents in our aged care community. You will apply clinical expertise and compassion to tailor care plans and support residents to live their day their way.

Join a team that values empathy, collaboration with medical and allied health professionals, and mentoring Personal Care Workers. Pre-employment checks apply, and a Graduate Transition program is available for beginners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Willingness to participate in Uniting’s Transition to Practice Program.

Responsibilities

• Lead care plans and tailor care to each resident.
• Provide clinical services with sharp assessment skills.
• Get to know residents and be a core part of their lives.
• Ensure care meets individual goals.
• Liaise with medical/health professionals and families.
• Supervise and support Personal Care Workers.
• Lead the team with holistic, critical decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Time management

Empathy

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN) with AHPRA

Job description

About Uniting Kingscliff

Located in the beautiful seaside suburb of Kingscliff on the NSW far north coast, Uniting Kingscliff has three separate households, each with up to 25 residents, including a secure Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

About Uniting Kingscliff

Located in the beautiful seaside suburb of Kingscliff on the NSW far north coast, Uniting Kingscliff has three separate households, each with up to 25 residents, including a secure Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

Household Living – our innovative approach to care – empowers our residents to live their day, their way, just as they would in any family home

Curious about working at Uniting? Click the link below to see how you can support residents to live their day their way - A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

Role Overview

As a Registered Nurse at Uniting Kingscliff, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional person -centred care to our residents. Your clinical expertise and compassionate approach will ensure that each resident received the highest standard of care tailored to their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree with current registration (AHPRA).
• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older residents.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
• Previous Registered Nursing experience in aged or community care is highly desirable however we welcome applications from nurses with experience in other healthcare settings who are passionate about transitioning into Aged Care.

Benefits for you!

• Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider.
• Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
• Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements.
• Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via TELUS Health
• Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas
• Referral Program: Earn a $250 bonus for every successful referral who stays for two months.
• Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family.

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

Pre-employment Checks

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.

About 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.