Utilise your nursing skills in an unique, supportive and pleasant working environment .

Why you'll Love this Role

The Good Shepherd Home has been a leading provider of quality residential aged care services in Townsville for over 50 years. We take an innovative approach and focus on developing the best possible outcomes for Residents. You will get to know our residents, families and staff and enjoy making a difference in the lives of others.

This role will best fit a person who is passionate and dedicated to providing exceptional care and to foster an enriching lifestyle for our residents.

You will enjoy a cohesive team environment with opportunities for on-going training and professional development.

Your role (TGSH RN)

The Good Shepherd Home’s (TGSH) Registered Nurses (RN) provides high level clinical care to care recipients ensuring clinical, emotional and care needs are achieved in accordance with care plans. This includes ongoing assessment, formulation, implementation, evaluation and documentation of required care and care planning. In addition the RN supervises care employees and enrolled nurses with the provision of oversight, mentoring and supervision as required. The RN within TGSH is required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of clinical care in accordance with AN-ACC requirements.

This role will best fit a nurse who is passionate about providing excellent clinical and supportive care. You will enjoy a cohesive & friendly and supportive team environment with opportunities for on-going training and professional development. Work life balance rostering is achievable.

Your role (TUH Interim)

TGSH Registered Nurses (RN) at the interim section provides clinical care; ensuring clinical, emotional and care needs are achieved in accordance with their care plans. This includes ongoing assessment, delivery, direction, evaluation and documentation of care. The RN provides supervision, guidance and mentoring to the care staff . The RN within TGSH is required to demonstrate a understanding of The Aged Care Quality Standards

Your skills & experience

• Endorsed by APHRA (essential);
• Recent acute care /Aged Care experience beneficial (not essential)
• A good understanding of contemporary clinical practice and leadership in a residential, acute care or a community setting;
• Great communication skills and confidence to lead and actively contribute to a team;
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve, negotiate, mediate and resolve conflict.
• The ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written documentation and assessment skills.
• A knowledge of the Aged care Quality Standards
• NDIS
• 24/7 roster

Employees of TGSH must qualify to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to undergo NDIS Worker Screening Assess Clearance.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit an application via SEEK or by email: [email protected]

Applications must be submitted with the following to be considered for the role:

• Cover letter
• Up-to-date resume
• NDIS Worker Screening Assess Clearance - Yellow Card (or ability to obtain)