Job Title
Registered Nurse | Blue Care | Toowoomba Aged Care Facility
Employment Term & Hours
Full‑Time | Short‑term contract until Jan 26 with the possibility of extension | Predominately Night Shift
Location
Toowoomba Aged Care Facility
Remuneration
$43.03 – $54.63 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowance
Overview
We're looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others – through small moments that leave big impacts. As a Registered Nurse you'll be an integral part of our big‑hearted BlueCare team and will be encouraged to grow and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Responsibilities
* Provide person‑centred care to residents, using clinical skills to improve their quality of life and ensure safety;
* Assess, plan and implement client care within your scope;
* Consider physical, social and psychological requirements;
* Create and update care plans to reflect developing needs;
* Ensure clinical quality compliance standards are met;
* Work collaboratively with other multi‑disciplinary team members;
* Spend most of the day on the road, completing scheduled community visits.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication and clinical problem‑solving skills;
* Confidence in managing time effectively, including the ability to work autonomously;
* General nursing experience post‑registration;
* Full, unrestricted AHPRA registration and unlimited work entitlements.
Benefits
* Rates competitive with Queensland Health, with NFP benefits;
* Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance;
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment per annum;
* Employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, holiday discounts, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programmes;
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months, in addition to the government scheme;
* Diversity and inclusive leave: paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant events;
* Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference;
* BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family – you are part of something bigger with a trust‑worthy network of over 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long‑term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe Workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Child Safe, Child Friendly
We are committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
* Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children;
* Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services;
* Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
How to Apply
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – click the 'APPLY' button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team is available to answer any questions you may have.
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