Registered Nurses - Broken Hill

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice

Accelerated pay for permanent staff

Sponsorship for Australia-based visa/W

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for our Broken Hill residential aged care homes.

You will deliver person-centred, high-quality clinical care and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support residents and their families. You will work under the direction of a Clinical Manager, mentoring junior staff and ensuring documentation, care planning and medication management meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse.
• Experience in aged care and chronic/dementia care desirable.
• All shifts available; ability to work nights when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and advanced clinical support to residents.
• Supervise and support care team under Clinical Manager guidance.
• Collaborate with doctors, families and multidisciplinary staff.
• Maintain accurate care plans and documentation.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Aged care experience

Clinical assessment

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Join a supportive, friendly team in a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation where meaningful work, strong relationships and a caring culture come together to make a real difference.

We have opportunities for experienced Registered Nurses to join our highly skilled compassionate care teams working at one of our Residential Aged Care Homes in Broken Hill. We are currently looking for full-time, part-time, casual roles or 12-month contract nurses.

If you are looking for a change in routine or a break from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan city, Broken Hill may be present the perfect opportunity for you.

Broken Hill is a frontier mining town in the far west of New South Wales. This legendary outback city with its rich history, a vibrant artistic community and cast of colourful characters offers a pleasant change of pace for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the bigger centres.

Why work with us

At the heart of everything we do is our Known & Loved culture program. It enables us to build genuine connections with each other and with the residents, clients, families and communities we serve. We’re committed to ensuring our people feel genuinely known, supported and valued, so they can bring their best to the important work they do every day.

• Competitive pay rates depending on experience, with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• Accommodation support available
• Accelerated pay and career progression for permanent staff
• Variety of shifts available including nights
• Ongoing individualised training and mentoring
• Opportunity to join a supportive purpose driven organisation
• Great staff culture
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early
• We offer sponsorship for candidates who are in Australia and looking at extending their working rights

About the role

Working as a Registered Nurse with SCC, you'll demonstrate expertise in contemporary clinical practice, sharing your knowledge of the highest standards in person centred care through delivery of advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents.

As an integral member of our care team, you will work under the leadership of an experienced Clinical Manager whilst providing support and supervision to your team members. You will champion a strong teamwork approach to resident’s care and liaise with medical practitioners, family and other multi-disciplinary team members ensuring excellence in personalised care. Most importantly, compassion and empathy accompany your clinical talent, alongside building relationships with our residents based on dignity and respect.

What will you bring to the role?

• You will be a Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA registration
• Experience in Aged Care and a knowledge of chronic conditions, palliative and dementia care
• Strong clinical focus in assessing, planning and implementing client care
• Demonstrated skills in care planning and evaluation documentation
• Demonstrated competence in medication management and clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• You enjoy working in a team environment
• You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives
• You must be available to work all shifts

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. That’s why we developed our You Matter employee benefits program which brings together the support available to you when you join Southern Cross Care, including: Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, Flexible work arrangements, Mental health and first aid training, Career pathways, bursaries and traineeships, Recognition programs and service awards.

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccinations status.

Our Mission

Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.