Registered Nurse - Residential Aged Care, Kyogle

Whiddon; Kyogle; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Parental Leave (12 weeks)

Fertility leave (up to 5 days)

Community Service leave (up to 3 days)

Compassionate leave (up to 4 days)

Frank Whiddon Day

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging options

Quarterly gifts

Retail discounts

Employee Referral Program

Learning and development

Recognition programs

Locations across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Whiddon seeks a Registered Nurse to join our Kyogle residential aged care team on a 6-month fixed-term, part-time basis. You will provide holistic nursing care, collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team, and support residents with dignity and respect.

The successful candidate will hold AHPRA registration with current First Aid and CPR; experience in aged care is valued but not essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registration is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience in aged care is desirable but not essential.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Clinical care

Clinical decision

Palliation

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Registered Nurse - Residential Aged Care, Kyogle

Your passion for whole-of-person care will find a place to grow with us, where mutual respect and deep relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Knowing how important open communication and teamwork is, you will join a team of experienced colleagues whose passion has created a positive and supportive environment.

We recognise you are a growing professional as well, so our home managers and clinical leaders will take the time to coach and mentor you, and actively encourage your continued clinical learning, operational capability building and career progression.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Kyogle, in the Northern Rivers region, on a 6-month fixed-term, part-time opportunity. Successful candidate must be willing to work across all shifts (AM, PM and Nights).

To be considered for this role you will require AHPRA Registration, proven skills in clinical care, clinical decision and palliation, First Aid and CPR Certificates. Previous experience in Aged Care is desired but not essential.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
• Access to L ong Service Leave after 5 years
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
• Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
• Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
• Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.