Location: Newcastle and surrounding areas
Salary: + 12% Super + Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per annum
About Us:
At RSL LifeCare, we have a dedicated and energetic Home Care team that’s growing! Our team provides care services and support across the ACT & NSW to veterans and seniors in their own home. We have a highly rewarding opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation in the fastest-growing segment of the aged care industry as more and more Australians seek support to maintain their independence at home.
At our core, RSL LifeCare provide care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Within our supportive work environment your skills and compassion are valued. You will have the opportunity to:
Deliver clinical care in the home environment supporting clients to stay living in their home and connected to their community
Embody a person-centred approach, recognising and promoting the individual’s unique goals and preferences
Ensure thorough clinical assessment, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of care delivered
Organise and conduct case conferences and maintain open communications with clients and their families, carers and authorised representatives
Effectively prioritise client needs in collaboration with other medical and health professionals as required
RSL LifeCare offers a range of benefits including:
Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services
About You:
You demonstrate compassion, empathy and advocacy
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound decision-making
Ability to work efficiently by optimising the use of technology within your role as well as prioritising your time effectively across your caseload
Current AHPRA registration and Australian Working Rights
Current valid driver’s license and a licensed, comprehensively insured and road worthy motor vehicle
It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.
Our commitment to diversity:
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
