AddressThere to care. Here for good.
Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.
Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.
Join us as a Clinical Assessment Nurse and be there to care.
A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.
Located in North Adelaide, as our valued Clinical Assessment Nurse, you will fulfill a substantial number of pre-admission Clinical Assessments. These assessments are crucial in forming comprehensive clinical profiles for individuals seeking residential placement, whether for respite or permanent care into our metropolitan and regional aged care homes. This responsibility may involve intrastate travel, overnight stays, and occasional out-of-hours work.
Your role ensures that every customer receives exceptional support throughout their pre-admission journey with Helping Hand.
Your contributions will include:
- Cultivating a customer service ethos that consistently delivers centralized, customer-centric care marked by empathy, respect, and fairness.
- Collaborating to identify, refine, and implement enhanced Clinical Assessment processes, thereby smoothing the customer pathway across the admissions team and residential services.
- Actively engaging with and promoting Helping Hand services to important external stakeholders such as community groups, referral sources, and industry representatives.
- Demonstrating a continuous commitment to personal development and eagerly participating in opportunities for ongoing learning and growth.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency(AHPRA).
- A minimum of five years of experience in an aged care setting, resulting in a thorough understanding of, and experience in implementing contemporary assessment and care planning practices.
- Highly developed computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, telephone systems, and customer relationship management systems.
- Sound understanding of contemporary aged care requirements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Current driver's License
- Have a valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.
You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:
- Postgraduate qualifications relevant to aged care
Salary Range : $81,000 to $85,500 (Plus Super), depending on experience
Why Helping Hand?
We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.
We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
We are who you are
Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.
We are where you are
As our Clinical Assessment Nurse, you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting.
We care how you are
In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
- Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
- Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance.
- Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Are you ready to lend a helping hand?
Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.
We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.
Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Vicki Ziatas on 0450920***
Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.
Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.
Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.
