Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

SCC 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

An extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas

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

The Role

Maternity leave - 12 month fixed-term contract - 01 May 2025 - 30 April 2026 / with possible extension - Monday to Friday with Flexible start and finish times - 76 hours per fortnight. Travel required across Sydney (mainly Western Sydney) - Mileage claim or pool vehicle available.

To attend to all clinical care needs of clients in accordance with their care plan. This will be achieved by providing safe and effective direct nursing care in line with nursing best practice principles. This position is also responsible for assisting with and overseeing the education of Home Care Employees in clinical matters as required.

Your role will include:

Carry out the initial and on-going assessment, planning and management of care for clients

Review all clients frequently and document clients file

Provide, or ensure provision of, more complex care services including:

Pain management

Palliative care

Naso-gastric tubing

Catheter care

Stoma care

Complex wound management

Participate in their annual care plan evaluation, or more regularly as required

Ensure that all documentation required by and related to the provision of quality care for all Clients is prepared, maintained, monitored, evaluated and up to date in accordance with SCC policies and procedures.

Act as a consultant in response to the complex nursing and care needs of Clients

Lead and/or be involved in staff development, education and training sessions for Home Care Employees

Deliver relevant clinical education and coaching and mentoring to indirect reports

Liaise with and advocate on behalf of Clients to medical and allied health professionals

Provide support and guidance to Home Care Employees, Clients, their families and supporters

As require, lead and/or be involved in case management discussions

Develop personal care plans that ensure the individual needs of Clients are identified and met, and be aware of changes in care plans

Ensure clients incidents of a clinical nature are reviewed and actioned

Keep the Home Care Coordinator informed of any changes in each Client’s appearance, emotional or physical condition, as well as any behavioural changes or problems.

Communicate appropriately with Clients while working with them.

Respect the rights of each Client to maintain their religious and cultural links as appropriate

Carry out other reasonable duties which are consistent with the role of this position, as requested by supervisory staff

Essential

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with general registration

Desirable

Possession of Certificate III in Community Services (Aged Care) or equivalent

Experience & Skills

Essential

Experience in caring for older people with the ability to provide quality care and support.

Current driver’s license

Sensitivity to and understanding of the aspirations and needs of frail older people.

Ability to set and maintain high standards in the provision of quality care and support services.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Advanced verbal and written English communication skills.

Numeracy skills - reconciliations and statistics.

Sound understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation as it applies to Aged Care providers

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.