- Competitive pay rates with benefit of Not for Profit salary sacrifice options
- Supportive purpose driven organisation & rewarding career
- Great staff culture
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other
We are seeking an experienced full-time Clinical Nurse to join our Care Team at St Anne's Residential Aged Care Home in Broken Hill.
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.
What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?
- Permanent full-time position
- Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
- Accommodation assistance available when required
- Career progression opportunities available
- Ongoing individually designed training programs with support from highly skilled professionals
- Supportive purpose driven organisation with a great staff culture
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
- Financial support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
About the role
Working in this permanent full-time role, as a senior nursing clinician you will provide supervision, coordination and support to the care team whilst providing a variety of generalist nursing duties, including medication management, assessment, coordination and case management for our residents.
Demonstrating expertise in contemporary clinical practice, you will share your knowledge of the highest standards in person centred care, empowering your team to deliver advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents. You will liaise with medical practitioners, family and other multi-disciplinary team members to ensure excellence in personalised care. Working closely with a supportive Clinical Manager, your role is pivotal in promoting a culture of service delivery that enhances the lifestyle experiences of residents.
You'll champion a strong teamwork approach to resident’s care, providing mentorship and guidance to your team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled nurses, Personal Carers, Lifestyle Officers and Allied Health staff.
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?
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Aged Care
- Demonstrated competence in the provision of contemporary nursing care including medication management, clinical governance and assessment, and relevant documentation
- Strong leadership, communication and people management skills
- Understanding of all relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, professional standards and guidelines relevant to the Aged Care environment, Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of care minutes
- Proven track record in understanding and meeting the requirements of accreditation
- You will be confident and competent with being accountable for the clinical care provisions
- Proactive and energetic approach in managing your time effectively
- Approachable and self-assured communication style
- Demonstrated high level skills in wound management, medication administration, continence and/or palliative care (desirable)
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 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 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. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
How can you apply?
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at [email protected]
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 vaccination 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.