Registered Nurse Churches of Christ, Rockingham Aged Care Service, Cardwell Permanent, Full-time Opportunity Imagine a career with Churches of Christ Established in 1930, we are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey.
With over 200 services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year. Employee Benefits: As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a.
of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated.
Up to $15,900 p.a.
on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a.
on meal/entertainment benefits.
The salary range is $38.97 to $47.76 per hour.
Hourly rate is based on experience. Churches of Christ are offering a generous sign-on and retention cash bonus of up to $14,000. You will be eligible for the following cash bonuses:
$2000 on sign-on – paid after the third fortnight $3000 after 6 months $4000 after 12 months $4000 after 24 months About the location This role is based in our 48-bed service in the town of Cardwell.
Located in tropical North Queensland, Cardwell is home to Australia's largest National Park with golden beaches and tropical rainforests close by, Cardwell is well-suited to the adventurous at heart.
The importance of this role An opportunity for a permanent full-time Registered Nurse who is dedicated to providing the best care to our much-loved residents at our Rockingham Aged Care Service.
You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of care to improve the quality of life for our residents.
Your attention to detail, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to understand and communicate with all our residents, their families and broader care team.
As a Registered Nurse you will:
Provide direct patient care, including providing medications and interventions. Liaise with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and monitor bespoke care plans. Monitor and document resident health status and progress and make referrals as needed. Educate families about health conditions and medications. Provide guidance and support to our team of dedicated care workers. About you You have a natural empathy for the elderly, a compassionate health care professional drawn to this line of work.
With the ability to prioritise and manage workloads according to residents' needs, you are also able to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplined work team.
Experience and qualifications to thrive in this role should include:
Current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Strong clinical knowledge and experience in Aged Care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care. Pre-requisites Current driver's licence Current National Police Certificate and NDIS Worker Screening Check – or the ability to acquire. Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety. To apply To apply for this position please click the Apply Button.
For further information, please contact Winston Boysen on 07 4066 4200 We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
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