Registered Nurse South Coast NSW

Uniting; Bangalee; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay rates

Career development opportunities

Rewards program and discounts

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking Registered Nurses for casual and permanent part-time positions across the South Coast facilities (Farnborough, Shellharbour, Gerringong, Berry, Nowra). Roles involve high-standard clinical care, leadership in developing resident care plans, wound and medication management, and collaboration with families and health professionals.

Candidates should have current AHPRA registration, nursing degree, and a passion for contemporary aged care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurses with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in aged care or community care is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in transition to practice programs for new nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of clinical care for residents to support independence and quality of life.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans.
• Lead clinical services and supervise Personal Care Workers.
• Coordinate with medical/allied health professionals and families to advocate for residents' quality of life.

Skills

Registered nursing

AHPRA registration

Aged care

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing degree (AHPRA)

Job description

CASUAL AND PERMANENT PART TIME ROLES BASED ACROSS UNITING SOUTH COAST REGION FACILITIES; FARMBOROUGH, SHELLHARBOUR, GERRINGONG, BERRY, NOWRA

• Up to $54.19 p/h+ super, penalties, tax benefits plus casual loading
• Casual or permanent part time roles with the ability to work up to 76 hours per fortnight

What you'll be doing in this role

• Our Uniting Household Model of care empowers our residential care teams with freedom to support our residents in ways that help them maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in their day. You'll provide high standards of clinical care for residents living in our aged care home, to support their independence and improve their quality of life.
• 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
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• Providing clinical services such as wound management, medication management and palliative care
• Assisting the clinical management team with AANAC documentation/assessments
• 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

• Above-award pay rates
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• You'll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

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.

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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.

What to expect

• Please know that employment with Uniting will look at:
• A National Police Check
• Reference checks
• APHRA registration checks
• Other pre-employment screenings
• NDIS clearance mandatory