Why Join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

In this rewarding role you will work in a team environment where every day will be different. With your can-do attitude, you will be responsible for the direct care of our residents ensuring they are able to "Live Life to the Full" in our home-like environment.

At Southern Cross Care, our organisational culture is deeply rooted in our core values. Our team wholeheartedly embraces our unwavering commitment and principles. Our strategic plan is meticulously crafted around five guiding principles that steer our path, all with the ultimate goal of enriching the lives of older people.

This position and will be offered as Full time Permanent role at working with the staff at multiple sites within the Northern Rivers Region (Tweed Heads, Grafton , Casino and Banora point). Preferably the candidate will be based out of Casino residential Aged care facility, however this is not essential as candidate maybe based at another site but will need to be able to travel to other sites as need be.

**Please note: This role will include travel allowance on top of base and super.

Provide quality, clinical governance and clinical education support for residential facilities or home care services.
Promote contemporary practices across Residential facilities or Home Care services to support adherence with SCC policies and procedures, relevant standards, legislation and accepted industry practices

• Contribute to the development and improvement of the organisation quality management system
• Respond to the educational needs of Residential facilities or Home Care Services as required

Southern Cross Care Benefits!

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
• Referral Bonus Program

Key Responsibilities

Education Design and Delivery:

• Deliver competent clinical and non-clinical education to ensure that staff are prepared to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
• Contribute to the professional development of care staff through coordination of education programs designed to optimise SCC’s care and service delivery.
• Develop learning experiences and uses strategies that meets the individual learners needs including the provision of support for skills development in clinical procedures for new learners or staff being introduced to new procedures.
• Through partnership with Learning and Development team, develop a unit specific education pathway/ program to build capability of staff.
• Participate in workforce development planning and participate in the development and implementation of aligned educational plans in conjunction s with Quality Manager, Sydney Residential Manager and People and Culture.
• Sharing resources, training packages, programs and materials across care streams in consultations with the Quality Manager and Learning and Development Team and Head of Care.

Essential

• Current Authority to practice as Registered Nurse (Division 1), General with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency
• Current driver’s Licence

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in adult education, aged care, palliative care or mental health.
• Certificate IV in training and assessment

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace.