Registered Nurse

HammondCare; Sydney, Scarborough; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Referral bonus

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our residential team in Sydney. You will advise and support care delivery, mentor staff in clinical practices, and contribute to case management with a patient-centered focus.

You will hold a current AHPRA registration, with 2–3 years in aged care, and be flexible to work nights and weekends. Strong admin and computer skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• RN with current AHPRA registration.
• 2–3 years experience in an aged care setting preferred.
• Flexible shifts including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of dementia and residents' needs.
• Passion for serving elderly people and making a difference.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory and consultative support to care staff.
• Educate and mentor staff in clinical areas and processes.
• Contribute to case management and clinical decision making.
• Provide clinical oversight and maintain professional competence as an RN.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Teamwork

Admin/Computer skills

Dementia care knowledge

Resident-focused care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Tools

LeeCare

Job description

About the role:

This role is a clinical support role. It is the expectation from HammondCare that this role is carried out within a consultative and advisory context rather than an authoritarian approach. The role has a level of professional accountability and responsibility in line with the registration requirements as a RN qualified and current registration with AHPRA.

Essence of the role:

• As the RN you will be a core member of the residential team and work with both the management of the home and the carers to provide tailored and individualised responsive care for the residents.
• Advising and supporting the care delivery by the care staff
• Educating and mentoring in clinical areas and processes
• Consultative in case management and clinical decision making
• Clinical oversight and professional competence as a Registered Nurse
• Implement and support a resident comfort focus
• HammondCare uses LeeCare online reporting systems

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have current AHPRA registration with ideally 2-3 years experience in an Aged Care setting
• Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including nights & weekends
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs
• Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & you want to make a difference in their lives
• Possess strong admin and computer skills

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience

• Market leading remuneration
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and complete a NDIS Workers Screening Check.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.