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 will be offered as Full time Permanent role at working at across the different sites Campbell, Garran, Goulburn, Daceyville, Maroubra, South Coogee, Sutherland, ideal candidate lives in Sydney, willing to travel to ACT.

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

Role Purpose

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.

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

Post graduate qualification in adult education, aged care, palliative care or mental health

Current drivers licence

Southern Cross 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

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.