Registered Nurse

Uniting NSW.ACT; Nowra; On-site; AUD 6,160,000 - 8,773,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Clinical practice community

Rewards program (U rewards)

Fitness Passport access

Supportive work environment

Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT in Nowra, NSW, is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead clinical care for residents in aged care settings. You will develop, deliver and evaluate care plans and perform sharp clinical assessments to meet residents' individual goals.

You will lead a team to ensure the best possible care with a focus on quality of life. You will liaise with medical and allied health professionals and families, supervise Personal Care Workers, and practice holistically using critical decision-making to

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet individual needs.
• Lead in providing clinical services and assess residents’ conditions.
• Ensure care meets residents’ personal goals and preferences.
• Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals and families to advocate for quality of life.
• Supervise and support Personal Care Workers.
• Lead with holistic, evidence-based decision-making.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Clinical assessment

Time management

Empathy

Communication with families

Education

Nursing degree with AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurse

• Nowra, NSW.
• Earn up to $54.19 p/h + relevant loading
• Casual Opportunities available

What you’ll be doing in this role

• 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
• 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.

What we offer you

• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral

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

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• 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.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.

Who is 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.

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

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.