Registered Nurse - Kari Court

Uniting; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Referral Bonus $250

Job summary

Uniting Kari Court in St Ives values compassionate, patient-centered aged care. This role leads clinical care planning and service delivery for residents with dementia, guiding a team of carers and coordinating with health professionals to achieve individual goals.

We offer a supportive, inclusive work environment within a close-knit community, with opportunities for career growth and leadership development in a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening process.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and aged care experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the resident care planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Provide clinical services with sharp assessment skills.
• Know residents well and advocate for their goals.
• Ensure care meets individual goals and promotes quality of life.
• Liaise with medical and allied health professionals and families to support residents.
• Supervise and support Personal Care Workers.
• Lead the team with holistic decision-making.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical leadership

Empathy

Time management

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Permanent shifts on offer:

• AM shifts - Mon, Tues, Wed - 7am - 3pm


• Wednesday Night Duty shift - 10:30pm - 7:15am

About Uniting Kari Court

Based in St Ives, Uniting Kari Court is a welcoming, close-knit community made up of four households, each home to up to 14 residents. It provides specialist dementia support to just 55 residents, ensuring truly personalised care in a calm and supportive environment.

Our Household Living approach brings the comfort of a family home to everyday life, empowering residents to live their day, their way. Supported by our dedicated Uniting Homemakers, each household is a vibrant place where meaningful moments, familiar routines and enjoyable activities help residents feel connected, valued and at home.

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


• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life


• 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 rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.


• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available. (Permanent Employees Only)


• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice


• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills


• Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a service manager, deputy service manager, clinical nurse educator, and other clinical practice, corporate, and leadership roles.


• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.


• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.


• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment


• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career


• Purchase of additional leave (Permanent Employees Only)


• Employee Referral Bonus of $250 for successfully referred candidates.

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

Career Development Opportunity

Registered Nurses who are new to aged care, or those in their first or second year of practice who have not previously completed a Graduate Nurse Program, are encouraged to participate in Uniting’s Aged Care Transition to Practice Program. This supportive program is designed to build confidence, enhance clinical skills, and provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career in aged care

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.

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.

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.