Registered Nurse

Churches Of Christ; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Immediate start

Job summary

Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care in Oakleigh, VIC, seeks two Registered Nurses for permanent part-time AM shifts. You will support residents with medication administration, care plan updates and assessments.

You will work with a caring team in a not-for-profit environment, aligned with our values of integrity, compassion, excellence and courage. Immediate start available and sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in aged care is desirable or a willingness to obtain it.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document appropriately.
• Review and update care plans; conduct baseline and focused assessments.
• Liaise with residents, families and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

RN

Aged Care

Medication admin

Care planning

Assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing degree / RN registration

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse Oakleigh VIC, Australia

Permanent Part-Time opportunities Salary packaging benefits & 5 weeks annual leave Immediate Start Available

Registered Nurse Churches of Christ - Oakleigh 2 x Permanent Part Time (AM shift)

About the Role

Churches of Christ Queensland are currently seeking two Registered Nurses for our Oak Towers Aged Care location. This role will see you working within our 124 bed Residential Aged Care home supporting our residents and staff – typical tasks may include medication administration, reviewing and updating care plans, conducting baseline and focussed assessments and liaising with internal/external stakeholders, residents and their families.

About You

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is after a new challenge? Needing a more recognised and proven community where they appreciate your work every day?

Essential

• Passionate about Aged Care and providing safe supportive care to the residents
• Has current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Currently hold, or willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current Police Check
• Ability to work across morning shifts.
• Hold valid Australian Work Rights – Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience in the Aged Care Sector
• Currently hold, or willing to obtain a current NDIS check

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Courage

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years.

Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.

With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Oak Towers Aged Care is set in the heart of Oakleigh, only 14 km from Melbourne CBD.

Types of care at Oak Towers is providing is respite care, palliative care, dementia care and pastoral care, with 124 beds.

Oak Towers is surrounded with shops, cafés and parklands which you can enjoy the peaceful landscape gardens.

Employee Benefits

• As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay.
• We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.