Registered Nurse

Your Role as a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that supports the health, wellbeing, dignity and independence of our residents. Working permanent night shifts, you will provide holistic nursing care using a biopsychosocial approach, oversee clinical outcomes, support care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and evidence-based care aligned with Wesley Mission Queensland's Model of Care and values. You will play a key role in clinical assessment, care planning, medication management, documentation, team leadership and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for residents, families and colleagues.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time night shift opportunity offering stability and work-life balance
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Supportive and values-driven organisation focused on person-centred care
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

What We're Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience and sound understanding of contemporary nursing practice
• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning and clinical reviews using a biopsychosocial model of care
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, coach and support Personal Carers, Assistants in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong clinical decision-making, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing resident needs
• Commitment to person-centred care, continuous improvement and quality outcomes
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop knowledge of, aged care standards, legislation and accreditation requirements
• Alignment with Wesley Mission Queensland's vision, mission and values

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Knowledge of dementia care, palliative care, wound management, infection prevention and pain management
• Experience leading teams within an aged care environment
• Current Driver's Licence
• Additional qualifications or training relevant to aged care nursing

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy, including applicable aged care and NDIS screening requirements

Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values.

People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story - what's yours?

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