Higher hourly rates (to $51.15) & twice as much salary packaging as hospitalsUp to $5k relocation assistance OR $5k retention bonus - must commit to a minimum contract of 24 hours per week for 6 monthsBased in KingscliffPermanent part-time positionAbout the facility Located in the beautiful seaside suburb of Kingscliff on the NSW far north coast, Uniting Kingscliff has 3 separate households, each with up to 25 residents.
It also includes a secure Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia.
Your Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community thrives and does meaningful and enjoyable things.
Household Living – our innovative approach to care – empowers our residents to live their day, their way, just as you would in any family home.
What you'll be doing in this role Our Uniting Household Model of care empowers our residential care teams with freedom to support our residents in ways that help them maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in their day.
You will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residentsYou'll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical servicesYou'll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents' family members to advocate for clients' quality of lifeSupervise and support our Personal Care WorkersBeing a Registered Nurse with Uniting means you need to practice holistically and use your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.
The best part is that you get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life.
You support not only their clinical care but also play an important role in making sure the care provided meets their individual goals.
Are you ready to make the biggest impact of your professional career?
What we offer you Up to $5k relocation assistance OR $5k retention bonus - must commit to a minimum contract of 24 hours per week for 6 monthsAbove-award pay rates (up to 51.15 p/h) and maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)Work-life balance with regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit youA commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skillsSupport to develop the skills you need to grow into a Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator as well as other clinical practice, corporate and leadership roles.You'll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practiceFor more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.
Who we're looking for You'll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sectorYou'll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and boldYou'll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.You'll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.About Uniting Aged Care When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care.
We provide care and support for people of all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a safe, inclusive, and person-centred culture.
Our values—compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold—bring this to life every day.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples.
We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child-Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and inclusion of children and young people.
What to expect Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
A National Police CheckReference checksAPHRA registration checksOnline medical checkHow to apply If you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from youJust click on the 'Quick Apply' button, fill out your details and submit.Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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