Registered Nurse
Uniting Port Macquarie
AM, PM & ND shifts available, flexible to suit you.
Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team.
Port Macquarie Location.
About Uniting Port Macquarie
Situated in Port Macquarie, Uniting Mingaletta is a residential aged care facility offering a welcoming living environment. Our facility is designed using the household model of care. This fosters a warm, family-like atmosphere where we strive to ensure every resident feels at home. We have single rooms, and our facility is currently undergoing a room refurbishment to ensure our facilities are modernised.
Role Overview
As a Registered Nurse at Uniting Port Macquarie, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional person-centred care to our residents. Your clinical expertise and compassionate approach will ensure that each resident received the highest standard of care tailored to their individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
You will be a clinical leader in the service, and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents.
You'll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services.
Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life.
Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents' individual goals.
You'll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents' family members to advocate for clients' quality of life.
Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers.
Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.
Qualifications & Experience
Hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree with current registration (AHPRA).
You'll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
Empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older residents.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
Previous Registered Nursing experience in aged or community care is highly desirable; however we welcome applications from nurses with experience in other healthcare settings who are passionate about transitioning into Aged Care.
Benefits for you
Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider.
Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements.
Wellbeing programmes: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via TELUS Health.
Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas).
Referral Program: Earn a $500 bonus each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.
Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.
Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family.
Pre-employment Checks
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Non-profit Organizations.
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