Registered Nurse - Heiden Park Lodge

UPA; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus

AHPRA registration support

Job summary

UPA is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join Heiden Park Lodge Hostel in the NSW Sydney Region. You will deliver person-centred clinical services to senior residents, with a focus on dementia care and teamwork in a 85-bed aged care home.

Applicants must hold unrestricted AHPRA RN registration and understand Aged Care Quality Standards. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate, with shifts across multiple days.

Qualifications

• Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Open to post-graduate applications.
• Affinity and experience with residents with dementia.
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team player who is highly motivated.
• Visa sponsorship considered for the right candidate.
• Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate.
• Availability to work various shifts across various days.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred clinical care to senior residents.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care in a residential aged care setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support residents.
• Maintain accurate documentation and care plans.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Dementia care

Clinical problem-solving

Team player

Communication skills

Healthcare compliance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE

The Organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side". With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include: -

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team at Heiden Park Lodge Hostel in our Sydney Region.You will bring a passion for person-centred care in providing exceptional clinical services to senior members of the community.

Heiden Park Lodge Hostel is a 85-bed aged care home located in Orange, that provides exceptional care to members of the local community, with the ongoing support from a strong, engaged and seasoned leadership and corporate support team.

In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:

• Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Open to post-graduate applications
• Affinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementia
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
• Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
• Availability to work various shifts across various days

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team at [e-mail].