Registered Nurse - Garran | Ozanam

Southern Crosscare Inc; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing training and development

LinkedIn Training

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Garran | Ozanam team, working across AM and PM shifts. You will assess and plan nursing care for residents, develop personal care plans, and contribute to quarterly care plan evaluations in a supportive, not-for-profit environment.

You will ensure quality care documentation, complete ACFI submissions, and comply with relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse with Division 1 and general AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 1-year RN experience in aged care.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality care and support.
• Knowledge of ANACC assessments and funding submissions.
• Willingness to work across AM/PM shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial and ongoing assessment, planning, and management of nursing care for residents.
• Develop personal care plans to identify and meet residents' individual needs, and monitor changes.
• Participate in quarterly care plan evaluations, or more frequently as needed.
• Ensure documentation for quality care is prepared, maintained, monitored, evaluated, and up to date in accordance with SCC policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all ACFI claims.
• Adhere to relevant State and Commonwealth legislation applicable to aged care providers.

Skills

Registered Nurse

AHPRA registration

Aged Care experience

Job description

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in Garran | Ozanam, working across AM and PM shifts. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference, while growing your career in a supportive and values-driven environment.

What You’ll Do:

Carry out initial and ongoing assessment, planning, and management of nursing care for residents

Develop personal care plans to ensure residents’ individual needs are identified and met, and monitor any changes in care plans

Participate in quarterly care plan evaluations, or more frequently as needed

Ensure all documentation required for quality care is prepared, maintained, monitored, evaluated, and up to date in accordance with SCC policies and procedures

Ensure completion and accuracy of all ACFI claims

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Registered Nurse (Division 1) with general AHPRA registration

Minimum 1-year experience as an RN within Aged Care

Ability to set and maintain high standards in the provision of quality care and support services

Ability to provide quality care and support to frail aged people

Sound understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation as it applies to Aged Care Providers

Availability to work a variety of shifts including morning, afternoon, night, and weekend shifts

Understanding of ANACC, including assessments, documentation, and funding submissions

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.