About Northside Community Service

Established in 1976, Northside Community Service is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the diverse needs of North Canberra and beyond. We are committed to social justice, diversity, and giving a voice to the marginalised. Our broad array of services includes early childhood education, aged care, youth programs, family support, housing initiatives, community development, outreach, and volunteer opportunities.

Position Overview: Registered Nurse

We are excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a Registered Nurse at our Dickson ACT location.

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality clinical care and support to clients within Northside’s Aged Care programs, ensuring a seamless and person-centered experience from initial engagement through to ongoing service delivery. This role involves conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, developing individualised care plans, providing direct clinical services, and managing chronic conditions, wound care, and medications. The RN collaborates with the Aged Care team, Care Coordinators, and external stakeholders to ensure holistic, coordinated care, while upholding Aged Care Quality Standards, clinical governance, and organisational policies. Additionally, the RN provides clinical guidance, supports risk management, and contributes to service improvements, maintaining accurate documentation and effective communication with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

For a detailed position description, please visit the 'Job Vacancies' section of our website at www.northside.asn.au.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Registered Nurse Qualifications with current AHPRA registration

Relevant experience delivering clinical services to vulnerable clients with complex needs, particularly in aged care or community health settings.

Proven ability to provide high-quality clinical care, including wound management, medication administration, chronic disease management, and palliative care.

Benefits of Joining Northside

Competitive salary range: $108,575 – $113,488 including superannuation.

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging options that increase your take-home pay.

Generous leave entitlements including Personal/Carer's leave, Paid Holiday Shutdown, Paid Parental Leave, Study Leave, and more.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Commitment to Safety and Inclusion

Northside Community Service is dedicated to child safety and adheres to strict recruitment processes to ensure this. Candidates must pass comprehensive screenings and will be inducted thoroughly into our safety protocols. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and others.

Apply Now

To apply, please submit:

A statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role.

Your current CV.

Confidential enquiries are welcome via phone at (02) 6171 8000 or email at [email protected].

Application Deadline: 11:30 pm (AEST) on Sunday, 27 April 2025.