Introduction
Are you passionate about aged care and want to work with other like‐minded people?
Coolibah Care is seeking an enrolled nurse to work night shifts to cover a period of maternity leave to mid‐November 2026, working a roster of 7 continuous night shifts within a two‐week roster period. We are also looking for casual nurses to provide cover when required.
Coolibah Care has been the aged care provider of choice in the Peel region for over 50 years. We are an independent not‐for‐profit organisation, offering a range of services including residential care, independent living, home services, respite and day care.
What we can offer you
* Salary – competitive salary and generous salary packing of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to pay your expenses from your salary before tax which increases your take home pay.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Culture – a flexible, diverse and inclusive working environment with the opportunity to truly make a difference in someone's life every day.
* Reward and Recognition Platform – rewarding our employees who go above and beyond and also have access to a range of discounts.
* Staff benefits – 20% staff discount on Gym and Aqua memberships at Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
* Hours – flexible work hours to maintain a healthy work‐life balance.
* Great Central Mandurah location and free parking.
Applications
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Description
This position will, under the oversight of the registered nurse, assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical and personal care that meets the consumer's wishes in a sensitive, dignified and appropriate manner.
You will also coordinate, support and lead the care team to ensure individual consumer needs, goals and preferences are met on a daily basis to give every consumer the best day possible.
What you'll be doing
* Undertake reviews of clinical assessments within scope of practice, update care plans and ensure appropriate referral to other members of the team where condition or need changes.
* Work in partnership with every consumer to ensure that care plans reflect their individual preferences. Lead and monitor the delivery of care to the consumers assigned to your area for each shift.
* Ensure delivery of appropriate and quality care to meet the consumers' needs in a timely manner, including but not limited to personal care, social support, medication administration, mobility and comfort, and nutrition needs.
* Consult with the registered nurse on duty for additional guidance and support to ensure clinical effectiveness is balanced with the consumer's dignity of risk.
* Ensure documentation is completed in required format, time frames and that advice is sought when required.
Qualifications
* Enrolled nurse qualification.
* Current AHPRA registration.
* Previous practical experience undertaking client assessments and developing appropriate care plans.
* Previous experience leading a team of care workers and effective team work.
* Ability to show initiative, discretion & judgement in carrying out assigned duties.
* Current police clearance (less than 6 months).
* It is recommended that you will have 2 COVID vaccinations and an up‐to‐date flu vaccination.
Coolibah Care is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Indigenous people, people with disabilities or individuals from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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