Registered Nurse - $14,000 - Sign On + Relocation Support

• Sign on cash bonus of up to $14,000!
• Relocation assistance and support!
• Onsite Accommodation Available.

Churches of Christ,
Warrawee Aged Care Service, St George
Registered Nurses and Graduate Nurses
Full time and part time opportunities
Opportunity for Registered Nurses with 1-2 Years Experience Or Graduate Nurses in Scenic St. George, Regional Queensland!
Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 1 to 2 years of experience seeking a more affordable and enriching lifestyle? Escape the high costs of living in a bustling capital city and join our team in St. George, a welcoming regional community in Queensland known for its charm, community spirit, and picturesque landscapes.
Why St. George?
Cost of Living Relief: Trade the high expenses of city life for a more budget-friendly lifestyle in St. George. Experience financial freedom and make the most of your earnings in a community that values its residents.
Community Connection: Join a close-knit community that embraces newcomers. St. George offers a warm and supportive environment where you can build meaningful connections both professionally and personally.
Picturesque Landscapes: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of regional Queensland. St. George is surrounded by stunning landscapes, parks, and the Balonne River, providing a serene backdrop to your daily life.
About the location
This role is based in our 25-bed service in the lovely town of St George. Abundant with country stores, cafés and surrounded by beautiful landscapes such as the Balonne River and Bunyaville Conservation Park, St George officers a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle for you to enjoy. If you are looking for a relaxed town where you can have a direct positive impact on the community then this might be the town for you.
Our Benefits
We offer 5 weeks annual leave, generous salary sacrificing options, opportunities for professional development and flexible working hours that can be moulded to support your work/life balance. If you live in areas identified as remote areas by the ATO you will be able to increase the salary sacrifice amount towards your rent or mortgage.
In addition, Churches of Christ in St George, can offer relocation assistance and the following free onsite accommodation options:
Single Living: Fully furnished units with all meals provided, 7 days per week, including free electricity and water.
Small Families: Fully furnished, self-contained cabins, up to 2 bedrooms, including free electricity and water, with St George State School located a small walk away.
Lastly, Churches of Christ are offering above Award Wages and a generous Sign on and Retention cash bonus of up to $14,000.
You will be eligible for the following cash bonuses:

• $2000 on sign on - paid after third fortnight
• $3000 after 6 months
• $4000 after 12 months
• $5000 after 24 months.

For part-time employees, this amount will be paid on a pro-rata basis based on the ordinary hours of work during the period.
For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you,
What you can bring to the team
You are a compassionate health care professional able to provide care with empathy and kindness. Your attention to detail will ensure that you are effectively monitoring the progress of the residents and administering medication or providing referrals where needed. Your strong communication skills will enable you to understand and communicate with not only your residents, but also their families and a broader care team.
As a Registered Nurse you will:

• Provide direct patient care, including providing medications and interventions.
• Liaise with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and monitor bespoke care plans.
• Monitor and document resident health status and progress and make referrals as needed.
• Educate families about health conditions and medications.
• Provide guidance and support to our team of dedicated care workers.

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner. Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in aged care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• A National Police Check or ability to obtain.

Under Churches of Christ policy and/or the applicable public health directions, team members are required to be up to date with their COVID-19 Vaccination. As part of the recruitment processes, we ask that you provide evidence that your vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy or the applicable public health direction.
If you are interested in applying, please click apply or contact us on 1300 595 942 for a confidential discussion.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as received
Type: Permanent
Category: Residential Aged Care
Reference ID: DJ000111
Date Posted: 05/12/2023