Everyone has a story.
And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year.
We're an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since ****.
Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters Home care means something different to everyone.
At Wesley Mission Queensland, we care with a purpose.
Our Community Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it's a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect.
Why Join WMQ's Community Aged Care Team
It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support our customers in maintaining their independence and quality of life.
It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful and environment where every individual feels valued and heard.
For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it's a calling.
Purpose-led practice - Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care.
Flexible roles - Choose from full-time, part-time, permanent or casual opportunities with hybrid (office/WFH) options.
Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits - Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.
Team Culture - Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing.
Team Culture - Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing.
Perks and Benefits - We love our employee benefits, and you'll love them too
Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more Recognition Programs - If you thrive in an environment where we value recognition and rewarding employees on achievements, we take are acknowledged Career Advancement Opportunities - We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
Your Role as a Registered Nurse You'll deliver person-centred clinical services across a community aged care setting.
You'll empower individuals to live more independently, safely, and meaningfully by: Aligning one's workplace behaviour in accordance with the Wesley Mission Queensland's (WMQL) Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and WMQL's Vision, Mission and Values.
Ensuring the right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality are respected and role model ethical care that addresses the diversity of customers.
Actively listening to and addressing the needs and concerns of at home aged care community clients, ensuring their preferences are respected and incorporated into care plans.
Ensure clear, compassionate, and professional communication with residents, families, to ensure optimal customer experience and satisfaction.
Conducting thorough and competent holistic assessment, care planning, direct nursing care and review cares using a biopsychosocial model to optimise customers independence, wellbeing and provide comfort at the end of life.
Reflect on practice and demonstrate competent decision making and problem solving, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
Provide workplace coaching, guidance and supervision to Personnel Carers, Assistant in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses, and act as a role model for practice and professional conduct.
Continue to develop knowledge and skills in specialty care (including but not limited to aged care, young adults, people with significant disability, palliative care, pain, wound management, infection control).
Be able to prioritise your workload safely and efficiently with focus on customers.
Work with CN/CNCs/AMs and the Manager to investigate and process any complaints in accordance with organisation policy.
Achieving outcome standards and service delivery practice per Aged Care Standards, NMQIP, Government regulations, funding bodies and other relevant accreditation requirements.
Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement activities designed to improve the quality of care and services by sharing your ideas; ensure a high standard of practice and service delivery that meet audit and accreditation standards, processes and requirements and aligned to Wesley Charter Ensure all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), infection control, safe work practices are always followed; Proactively identifying and recognising any health and environmental hazards and risk/s and accordingly take corrective action to minimise the risk of workplace injury and illness.
Comply with relevant standards, policies, procedures, and legislation ensuring all mandatory trainings are completed on time.
Undertake other duties as directed by the Residential Home Manager What We're Looking For Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing practice with an understanding of contemporary nursing theory and care documentation models.
Generalist registered nursing experience with knowledge of aged care highly desirable.
Ability to rapidly acquire a sound understanding of appropriate aged care legislated standards and incorporate into daily practice.
Ability to lead a care team to provide coordinated care using a biopsychosocial model of care.
Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, including team building and day to day management.
Commitment to the professional development of self and others, including the ability to develop and foster an understanding, commitment to the principles of continuous improvement and person-centred care.
Relevant probity checks including Aged Care Register of banning orders, undertake NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You' as required by legislation and WMQ policy.
Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQL Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have
Current Queensland Driver's Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work Essential Requirements Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services.
With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach.
Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do.WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future.
We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.Be part of something meaningful.
Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.Click Apply today
Please note:You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.
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