Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc.
Job Description
Registered Nurse
- Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
- Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers.
- Casual positions available!
At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working
Our Residential Care Facility in Success are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to work on a casual basis to cover a mixture of shifts across mornings, afternoons and nights.
Located in Success, in Perth’s southern suburbs, Frank Prendergast House has been supporting the local community since 2002. Our welcoming residential care facility is home for up to 73 residents and features spacious corridors, multiple lounge areas for residents and visitors, and enclosed walkways connecting the homes. Our dedicated and highly trained team provides compassionate clinical and personal care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of every resident through respectful, person centred care.
As one of our Registered Nurses, you'll be expected to lead small clinical teams that provide high standards of person centered care to all our residents. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to improve both their clinical and leadership skills.
Your responsibilities will include
- Supervise and direct the delivery of client focused care delivered by staff
- Assess the total health needs of clients and document results thoroughly.
- Develop individual care plans in consult with clients and significant others
- Comply with all relevant legislation and policies.
- Uphold the organization's values and principles in all areas of service delivery.
About you
As a Registered Nurse, you'll hold a valid AHPRA registration and possess great interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be detail oriented and can work well in both a team environment and independently. You can apply your clinical knowledge to any given situation and achieve quality client outcomes.
Experience in Aged Care is ideal, but not necessary. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need
- A valid AHPRA registration
- An understanding of Commonwealth Aged Care standards & Quality of Care principles
- Good knowledge of AN ACC requirements
- Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
Working with us
At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
- Not for profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses旅$2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
- Free employee assistance program
- A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
- Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
- Carers / personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment
Equal Opportunity Statement
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.