About Us When you choose Southern Cross Care Tasmania you are choosing a team who are passionate about people and their quality of life. For over 50 years, we have been caring for our community by making a difference in the lives of those we care for as well as those that work for us.
A wholly Tasmanian not for profit aged care provider with services in almost every region, we provide support in residential aged care, lifestyle villages and at home. Taking a holistic approach, our clinical and lifestyle services are delivered by qualified, passionate and committed people who value and respect individual needs and preferences.
The Opportunity We have a permanent full-time position available in the North of Tasmania as a Registered Nurse.
The role of the Registered Nurse is to support the Facility Manager and Care Manager in assisting Care Staff to provide a range of clinical care and support services in collaboration with care recipients, their families, and other members of the health care team. Our Nurses assist care recipients to experience a greater level of independence and ensure their health and wellness are supported.
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide supervision and monitor Enrolled Nurses and Care Workers, and exercise initiative in regard to clinical care matters to consumers in accordance with:
The Aged Care Quality Standards The Code of Conduct for Aged Care The Charter of Residents Rights Organisational Policies and Procedures The successful applicant will need to demonstrate sound clinical skills, managerial skills, be consumer-focused, have a solid understanding of aged care accreditation processes and an appreciation of current and future aged care funding models.
What you'll need: Relevant qualifications and current AHPRA registration Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards (or the ability to acquire this) Satisfactory national police check within the last three months Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement If you are on a visa, a copy of your current IMMI Letter What's on Offer A competitive salary The opportunity to salary package up to $18,550 per FBT year Free parking Training and professional development opportunities Discount private health insurance How to Apply To apply, please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing how your relevant experience meets the Selection Criteria and key responsibilities of the role.
To download a copy of the Position Description and check out our benefits such as salary packaging, please visit our website:
Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and to reflect the community we serve. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified people of diverse genders, sexuality and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $76,000.00 – $102,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Salary packaging Shift:
Shift work Work Days:
Weekend availability Application Question(s):
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current nursing registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the residential aged care accreditation standards? How many hours are you available to work per week? Experience:
Clinical Nursing: 1 year (Required) Licence/Certification:
Bachelor of Nursing Degree (Required) Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required) Work Location: In person
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