Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Aged & Community Services Australia; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award rates

6 weeks annual leave with loading

NFP salary packaging & novated leasing

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd in Mackay is seeking Registered Nurses to join our clinical team on a casual or fixed-term basis (up to 6 months). You will provide direct nursing care, supervise staff, and ensure safe, resident-centered care in a residential aged care setting.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, and contribute to quality improvement, with shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to resident-centered care and adherence to care plans
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain prior to employment
• Current Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or willingness to obtain, in line with QLD aged care requirements
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Supervise and support care staff in delivering high-quality care
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and clinical guidelines
• Monitor and report on resident health status, including vital signs and changes in condition
• Maintain accurate resident records and documentation in compliance with healthcare standards
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families
• Follow infection control and safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Skills

AHPRA registration

Residential aged care

Teamwork

Communication

Shift flexibility

Multidisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team. As an RN, you will play a vital role in coordinating and delivering clinical care, supporting residents' health and well-being, and mentoring care staff under the guidance of our facility management. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents., Provide direct nursing care to residents, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care

Supervise and support care staff in delivering high-quality care

Administer medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and clinical guidelines

Monitor and report on resident health status, including vital signs and changes in condition

Maintain accurate resident records and documentation in compliance with healthcare standards

Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families

Follow infection control and safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff

Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

About the Employer

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd, located in Mackay, Queensland, operates two aged care facilities: Kerrisdale Gardens and Good Shepherd Lodge. We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our clinical team on a casual or fixed term (up to 6 months) basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, supervising and supporting care staff, and maintaining a safe and caring environment for residents.

About the Candidate

We are looking for a professional, compassionate, and reliable individual committed to delivering excellent nursing care. The successful candidate will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
• Commitment to resident-centered care and adherence to care plans
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain prior to employment
• Current Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or willingness to obtain, in line with QLD aged care requirements
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays

What We Offer:

• Above Award rates supported by our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• 6-weeks annual leave per year with leave loading (for permanent staff)
• NFP Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home salary and novated leasing options, National

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