AddressAt Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working:
Southern Cross Care WA Inc. is looking for a Registered Nurse with a background in Mental Health.
As one of our valued Registered Nurses, you'll get to use your clinical expertise and skills to deliver exceptional care to our valued residents.
If you enjoy coordinating and supporting small teams of health care workers, this could be your ideal new role.
We’ll also be asking you to:
- Deliver direct & comprehensive nursing care & individual case management
- Coordinate external services to individual residents / clients
- Provide education, counselling & group work services to promote improved resident health outcomes.
- Support & educate our enrolled nurses & other health care workers
About you:
With a good five years or so of nursing experience under your belt, you may already be working in aged care or perhaps you've been contemplating moving into the aged care sector.
Once settled into your role, you'll truly appreciate knowing that you've made a genuine difference in the quality of our residents' lives.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need:
- A genuine desire to work in aged care
- An understanding of Commonwealth Aged Care Standards, Aged Care Act & Quality of Care Principles
- Working knowledge of ACFI requirements.
- The ability to mentor, lead & support a small team
- A good eye for detail & resilience to multi-task whilst under pressure
- Great interpersonal & communication skills
Working with us:
At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
- Free employee assistance program
- A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment
How to apply:
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:
- National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
- Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
- A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
- Copy of your AHPRA registration
About us:
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, Mental Health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
