Registered Nurse

Permanent Full-time Registered Nurse Vacancies for our facilities throughout Tasmania. 

Suitable candidates will be remunerated between $79,040 – $102,200 per annum, exclusive of superannuation. 

About Us

Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. is a leading Aged Care Provider in Tasmania, with nine Residential Aged Care Facilities across the state. As an organisation, we are committed to providing high quality care to our residents. We employ more than 1100 caring and passionate staff, and strive to recruit dedicated, focused and industry experienced professionals. 

We pride ourselves in the investment of best practice training and education for our staff to ensure our residents receive the best possible care. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Supported by the organisation’s Clinical Excellence Lead, our Registered Nurses have access to a two-year Clinical Excellence Program, with a fully simulated Clinical Training Facility. In addition, a strong commitment to Learning and Development, ensures a positive future for our residents and for you. 

We are looking for suitably skilled and qualified Registered Nurses for permanent positions, at our Low Head facility. We want people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. 

The Opportunity

As a Registered Nurse, your role is to provide efficient and effective delivery of clinical care to residents. The position plays an integral part in the delivery of person-centered care. You will be supported by the care team, to deliver clinical care in line with operational and legislative requirements.

What you’ll need: 

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent 
• Registered Nurse Division 1 - AHPRA
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience - 3 Years in clinical assessment and care planning as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Knowledge of AN-ACC processes, assessments, and reviews 

Compliance requirements:

• National Police Check (within the last six months)
• Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration - including NDIS endorsement
• Sufficient vaccination evidence or medical practitioner approved exemption, as per our current vaccination policy requirements, such as annual influenza and Covid-19 vaccinations.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities 

• Providing nursing care according to the documented care or treatment plan, remaining flexible to accommodate changing care recipient needs.
• Liaising with relevant members of the health care team to ensure timely coordination of referral to medical and allied health professionals to deliver a holistic approach to the treatment of complex clinical care.
• Maintaining accurate and efficient documentation in a manner consistent with Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. policies, the Aged Care Quality  Standards and Accreditation Agency and the Department of Health and Ageing requirements.
• Communicate effectively with care recipients to facilitate provision of best quality care.
• Assist, support and educate care recipients to make informed health care decisions and to promote independent control over their health.
• The provision of direction and guidance to Enrolled Nurses, Care Workers, Leisure and Lifestyle Officers and other staff ensuring tasks delegated correspond with their level of competence and that the highest standard of care is delivered.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive wages of between $79,040 – $102,200 per annum, exclusive of superannuation.
• Superannuation guarantee rate of 11%. 
• Career progression opportunities.
• Training and Education to ensure you are set up for success. We have a comprehensive orientation and induction program to ensure you are supported into your role. 
• Clinical Excellence Program – our two-year training program for Registered Nurses, in a fully simulated Clinical Training Facility. 
• Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per FBT year. 
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Referral Incentive Program – refer a friend and receive up to $2000. 
• Subsidised accommodation – up to six weeks. 
• Relocation support – up to $5,000.