Registered Nurse

Juniper Aged Care; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Relocation assistance

Temporary accommodation up to 3 months

Salary packaging & allowances

Juniperks platform

Job summary

Juniper Aged Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess residents, plan and evaluate individualized care in a 75-hour fortnight rotating roster (AM, PM, Night). The role requires AHPRA registration and minimum 2 years' aged care experience, with strong planning, wound and diabetes care, and staff guidance abilities.

Relocation and accommodation support available under the package. The position offers an hourly base rate from $46.48, plus Regional and Accommodation Allowances, with a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in aged care.
• Strong planning and coordination skills in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs and plan, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Mentor and supervise care staff.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
• Ensure compliance with aged care standards and organisational policies.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Nursing clinical skills

Team leadership

Wound & diabetes care

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Medication systems

Job description

About Us:

At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About the role and where you'll be working:

Juniper Gerdewoonem is a small residential home featuring 35 rooms with individualised support through person-centered care approach. The facility has access to various communal areas, including multiple dining rooms, a spacious central activity room, and cozy lounge areas. The home has beautifully landscaped courtyards, gardens, and a fire pit. Gerdewoonem also collaborates with elders and local community members to foster a strong connection to culture and family.

As a Registered Nurse with Juniper, you will be responsible for assessing residents' needs, in conjunction with other healthcare professionals, and for the planning, implementation and evaluation of residents' care plans. Demonstrated experience in the mentoring and supervision of care staff and the awareness of AN-ACC required assessments is needed. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual passionate about this vocation to join the team. The ideal candidate should be available to work unplanned leave.

This is a permanent Full-time contract working 75 hours a fortnight on a rotating roster including (AM, PM and Night shifts).

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong clinical assessment skills and appropriate response to changes in customer condition in consultation with the broader healthcare team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care in partnership with customers and their loved ones
• Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals to deliver quality care to customers
• Ensure full compliance with organizational, professional and aged care standards

Key Requirements:

• AHPRA Registration
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in an aged care setting (essential)
• Strong planning and coordination skills in care delivery
• Ability to guide staff in wound and diabetes care
• Sound understanding of medication systems
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

What’s on offer:

• Hourly base rate starting from $46.48 per hour plus $5 extra Regional Allowance plus $5 Accommodation Allowance (conditions apply)
• Multiple shifts available – AM, PM, and nights
• Subsidised accommodation & relocation allowance available
• Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• Generous annual leave loading 17.5%
• Juniperks: an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
• $5 extra Regional Allowance plus $5 Accommodation Allowance (conditions apply)
• Temporary Accommodation Assistance provided for up to 3 months.