REGISTERED NURSE

Permanent Full time, Part Time and Casual positions available. We work a 7 day roster with morning, day, afternoon and night shifts offered. Please note applicants must be prepared to work night shifts as part of a rotating roster.

Starting salary for permanent staff at RN Level 1 $42.85 up to RN Level 5 $53.37 + penalties + superannuation (based on experience and qualifications).

ABOUT THE ROLE

Inasmuch Community Ltd is a modern, innovative, well-established not-for-profit aged care facility located in the beautiful coastal town of Sussex Inlet on the NSW South Coast.

Our lovely facility consists of a 52-bed low care facility and a 30 bed High care facility. Our Management & Staff are committed to ensuring all our residents receive the highest standard of care with both medical and personal needs considered. Here at Inasmuch Community, we see our role as making life more comfortable for our residents with an emphasis on making it enjoyable for both them and our staff.

To grab this opportunity and join our dedicated team you just need to be a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurse with Australian work rights. You will also need to be a positive, organised and energetic team player with a high level of initiative, self-direction and motivation.

WHAT YOUR NEW ROLE LOOKS LIKE

Our Registered Nurses are responsible for providing evidence-based nursing care for our residents in accordance with the care plan developed in collaboration with the resident, their GP, and the Allied Health Care Team.

As a Registered Nurse you will develop and maintain effective relationships with our residents, their families/carers and their Allied Health Care Team. You will work alongside and support the care team to ensure that care is delivered within a team member’s scope of practice, is evidence based and is safe and of high quality in line with our policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing at a bachelor level or higher.
• Registration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (AHPRA)

PREFERRED

• Relevant post graduate training or education in aged care or acute medical care.
• Experience in providing aged, general, and urgent nursing care.
• Contemporary generalist nursing knowledge and experience.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to use judgement, initiative and common sense when performing duties.
• Strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Emotional maturity.
• Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently. Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Commitment to and willingness to participate in continuous training and education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to utilise a range of software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including team members, residents, and other medical professionals.
• Understanding of living and working within a small regional community.
• Solid understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and principles, ANACC and other aged care related legislation.

BENEFITS FOR YOU

• Management considerate to Family friendly flexible working conditions
• Free short term temporary accommodation can be offered until permanent accommodation is secured
• Relocation cost support may be considered for someone new moving to the area
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Competitive pay with Not-For-Profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Friendly working environment
• Free counselling via EAP program for you and your direct family members
• And best of all the opportunity to work in a beautiful south coast beachside village

HOW TO APPLY

If this is the position for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please forward a current resume and a covering letter specifying why you believe you should be considered for the role.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including Reference Check, Police Check and VEVO check (if applicable).

With multiple positions on offer suitable candidates will be interviewed as applications are received.

INASMUCH COMMUNITY’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, including 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.

All applicants must be an Australian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or have Valid Australian Work rights (current work visa)