Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.
Looking for job security, a supportive team, and a rewarding night shift routine by the beautiful coast? Southern Cross Care is seeking 2 dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our exceptional night care teams at Sandpiper Lodge in Goolwa or McCracken Views in Victor Harbor.
If you want to be the difference, while enjoying a genuinely supportive, collaborative team culture across these two fantastic locations, this is the perfect fresh start for you.
We have 2 Permanent Part-Time positions offering stability. The set roster includes the following regular night shifts:
- Mondays: 23:24 – 07:30 (2 Positions Available - Sandpiper Lodge and McCracken Views)
- Tuesdays: 23:24 – 07:30 (2 Positions Available - Sandpiper Lodge and McCracken Views)
- Wednesdays: 23:24 – 07:30 (1 Position Available - Sandpiper Lodge)
We believe that to care for our residents, we need to care for you. Our competitive benefits package is designed to support your lifestyle, your wellbeing, and your pocket:
Maximised Take-Home Pay: Access generous Salary Packaging benefits to reduce your taxable income.
The "Bee Well" Program: Enjoy fantastic lifestyle discounts on your everyday groceries, travel, and health insurance, alongside dedicated resources to boost your personal wellbeing.
Great Team Culture: Work within a collaborative, welcoming environment where night staff are highly valued, respected, and supported.
A Supportive Culture: We live and breathe our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion, fostering an environment where your career growth is championed.
As a Night Shift Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality clinical care, lead our night care and support teams, and ensure the absolute safety and well-being of our residents during the night.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide holistic leadership and guidance to the night care team each shift.
Deliver safe, high-quality, and person-centred clinical services tailored to residents' needs.
Assess and review residents' health status, monitoring wellbeing and responding effectively to any clinical changes overnight.
Supervise staff in daily living and clinical care routines, ensuring a secure and peaceful environment.
Maintain strict adherence to workplace health and safety policies and apply AN-ACC principles where required.
You are a clinically sound, empathetic leader who thrives in a night shift environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Qualifications: A Bachelor of Nursing with current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
Certifications: Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.
Experience: Previous experience as an RN within an Aged Care environment, with strong knowledge of Aged Care Standards as they relate to accreditation.
Clinical Expertise: Excellent contemporary clinical knowledge (including aged care medications) and a high-level understanding of dementia care and supporting residents with challenging behaviours.
Skills: Outstanding problem-solving skills (balancing resident independence and safety), exceptional time management, and the ability to confidently lead night staff.
Communication: Strong English literacy skills to write clear progress notes and communicate effectively and compassionately.
If you are ready to work better for life and bring your skills to our fantastic night teams on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, we want to hear from you!
