Registered Nurse - Woodlands Lodge

UPA; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Retention bonus up to $500

AHPRA registration support

Australian College of Nursing Platinum

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Education and support

Make a difference in the community

Job summary

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) invites applications for a Registered Nurse at Woodlands Lodge Hostel in the Hunter Region. You will provide person-centred clinical care to seniors and work with a supportive care team.

Required: unrestricted AHPRA registration, knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, willingness to work across shifts, and experience with dementia care is valued. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Open to post-graduate applications
• Affinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementia
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Excellent team player who is highly motivated
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
• Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
• Availability to work various shifts across various days

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional clinical services to senior residents
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver person-centred care
• Support residents with dementia with compassion

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical problem-solving

Team player

Dementia care experience

Education

Nursing degree with AHPRA registration

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

The Organisation

Our services include:

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team at Woodlands Lodge Hostel in our Hunter Region. You will bring a passion for person-centred care in providing exceptional clinical services to senior members of the community.

Woodlands Lodge Hostel is a 72-bed aged care home located in Orange, that provides exceptional care to members of the local community, with the ongoing support from a strong, engaged and seasoned leadership and corporate support team.

In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:

• Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Open to post-graduate applications
• Affinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementia
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
• Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
• Availability to work various shifts across various days

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at [e-mail].