Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Australian Regional & Remote Community Services; Gauteng; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit aged care provider in South Africa, specifically in the Northern Territory, seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to provide clinical care. This full-time role offers flexibility, competitive remuneration of $46.20 - $48.52 per hour, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have AHPRA registration and a degree in nursing along with relevant experience. Join us to provide quality care and support to aged communities.

Benefits

Access to salary packaging benefits

Relocation support up to $5,000

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse, preferably in aged care.
• Ability to meet mandatory compliance requirements including National Police Check.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi‑cultural care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to residents within the facility.
• Work across a rotating fortnightly roster including day and night shifts.
• Provide clinical and team leadership, supervision, and support.

Skills

Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Knowledge of contemporary nursing practices

Effective interpersonal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification

Job description

We have exciting opportunities available to join ARRCS as a Registered Nurse. With roles available across the Northern Territory – Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Mutitjulu and Docker River regions.

These positions are being offered on a permanent, full-time basis and offers an attractive remuneration package $46.20 - $48.52 / per hour including salary packaging and flexible working conditions.

As an ARRCS Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical care to our residents within our facility. You will work across a rotating fortnightly roster which includes both day and night shifts and provide clinical and team leadership, supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and support workers to achieve people focused quality care in accordance with the ARRCS mission.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working and supporting aged care in remote locations. You will have a firm yet caring nature and be a hands‑on person who is always willing to jump in and support the team when required. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience as a skilled Registered Nurse with preference to geriatric or aged care environment.

Remuneration and benefits of working with ARRCS:

ARRCS are offering an exclusive package for this role to join our team, below is what our package includes:

• Penalty driven hourly rate of an Aged Care Registered Nurse Level 2 - $46.20 - $48.52 / hour ($91,290 - $95,850 PA) gross base
• Access to full salary sacrifice benefits through ARRCS Salary Packaging provider.
• The ability to have ‘Work, Life, Balance’ with flexibility on rostering and working for a family friendly organisation.
• Access to a skilled and resourced in‑house Clinical Education team to support you not only on Aged Care legislation, but to continue to work with you with personal, clinical and professional development.
• Employment terms under a lucrative enterprise agreement which allows for overtime rates, weekend, evening shifts, public holiday rates and additional allowances.
• Relocation support of up to $5,000 available on request - Terms and Conditions apply.

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse (in addition to graduate placements) – With preference within a geriatric or aged care environment however, not essential.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practices.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi‑cultural care team.
• Experienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to meet and obtain mandatory compliance requirements as stated below.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not‑for‑profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Home Care, and School Nutrition programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

ARRCS mandatory compliance

It is mandatory for all employees to hold or have lodged the following. These are not mandatory at time of application, however, if successful must be lodged prior to commencement.

• A National Police Check lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement.
• Provide evidence of current year Influenza Vaccination.
• A current NDIS Workers Screening Check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures. So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

To discuss this opportunity in a safe and confidential manner please contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 8982 5200 or email via [e-mail]