Registered Nurse - Katherine Hostel

Aged & Community Services Australia; Katherine; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support up to $5,000 AUD

Fully furnished accommodation

Salary packaging options

Overtime and shift differentials

Job summary

Australian Regional And Remote Community Services (ARRCS) in Katherine, NT, is seeking qualified Registered Nurses to support elderly residents in our Katherine hostel. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with relocation and furnished accommodation included.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA RN registration, have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, and provide evidence of at least 12 months RN experience.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
• Work rights for Australia (not sponsorship).
• Minimum 12 months RN experience, preferably in geriatric/aged care.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practices.
• Experience in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Indigenous Australian/remote experience preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication; intermediate computer skills.
• Must meet mandatory compliance requirements.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents in our Katherine hostel with high-quality nursing care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to deliver care.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Diversity Awareness

Hard Work

Dedication

Self Motivation

Regulatory Compliance

Health Care

Multidisciplinary Approach

Nursing

Nursing Home Care

Quality of Healthcare

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Australian Regional And Remote Community Services - Katherine, NT

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Communication Skills Diversity Awareness Hard Work and Dedication Self Motivation Regulatory Compliance Health Care Multidisciplinary Approach Nursing Nursing Home Care Quality of Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

ARRCS are currently sourcing qualified and experienced Registered Nurses (RN) to support our elderly residents within our Aged Care Facility Katheirne Hostel located in Katherine, Northern Territory.

About the Employer

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS), is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition programs throughout the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.

About the Candidate

To be considered for this role, we are asking all applicants to provide evidence of the following skills and experience:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
• Working Rights for Australia - This package is not offered on a sponsorship basis.
• A minimum of 12 months experience working as a Registered Nurse to qualify for the bonus (in addition to graduate placements) within an Australian health service - With preference within a geriatric or aged care environment however, not essential.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practices.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural care team.
• Preferably prior experience working with Indigenous Australian's and or working in remote areas of Australia.
• Demonstrates effective and clear written and verbal communication skills, including intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to meet and obtain mandatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates and has references that indicate you are a proactive and supportive colleague, you have strong work ethic and, understands that the ultimate requirement is to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to our elderly residents.
• Current AHPRA registration as a RN with no conditions.
• Full working rights for Australia.
• National Police Check - Lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement.
• Current year flu vaccination.
• NDIS Workers Screening check- Lodged or received prior to commencement.

This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis and are residential roles, requiring you to relocate to Katherine, Northern Territory with relocation and furnished, shared accommodation included in your remuneration package., ARRCS are offering an exclusive package for skilled Registered Nurses to join our team in Katherine, below is what our package includes:

• Penalty driven hourly rate of an Aged Care Registered Nurse Level 2 - (AM rate) $51.26 / hour - $53.84 / hour ($101,300 - $106,400 PA) gross base.
• Exclusive $20,000 PA bonus structure for your first 12 months of employment. (conditions apply).
• $10,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax upon successful completion of probation.
• $10,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax payable after completion of a further 6 consecutive months service.

Fully furnished and subsidized (utilities) shared accommodation included in your remuneration package.Access to full salary sacrifice benefits through Eziway Salary Packaging. The ability to have 'Work, Life, Balance' with flexibility on rostering and working for a family friendly organisation. Access to a skilled and resourced in-house Clinical Education team to support you not only on Aged Care legislation, but to continue to work with you with personal, clinical and professional development. Employment terms under a lucrative enterprise agreement which allows for overtime rates, weekend, evening shifts, public holiday rates and additional allowances. Relocation support of up to $5,000.

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