Registered Nurse - Wesley Gardens

Uniting; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Sydney is seeking a Clinical Leader to develop and evaluate resident care plans. You will supervise Personal Care Workers and liaise with medical professionals. Ideal candidates have a nursing degree and experience in aged care. The organization offers above-award pay rates and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Above-award pay rates

Career growth opportunities

Fitness Passport access

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Registered nursing experience in aged or community care is preferred.
• Commitment to contemporary aged care nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate resident care plans.
• Supervise and support Personal Care Workers.
• Liaise with medical professionals and family members.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Time management

Empathy

Resourcefulness

Education

Nursing degree with current AHPRA registration

Job description

Our mission is to effectively advocate and communicate efforts designed to improve safety and profitability for our members.

• Casual opportunities
• Choose your shifts - AM, PM or ND
• Earn up to $7.87 per hour higher than public hospitals!

About Uniting Wesley Gardens

Uniting Wesley Gardens in Belrose supports eight separate households, each with between 14 and 46 residents, and sits among beautiful bushland with views of the valley and ocean. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

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
• 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

• Above-award pay rates (up to $51.15 per hour + casual loading)
• 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

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

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.

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.

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.

Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.