About Us
When you choose Southern Cross Care Tasmania, you are choosing a team that is passionate about people and their quality of life. For over 50 years, we have been caring for our community, making a difference in the lives of those we care for and those who work for us.
As a wholly Tasmanian not-for-profit aged care provider with services in almost every region, we provide support in residential aged care, lifestyle villages, and the home. Taking a holistic approach, our clinical and lifestyle services are delivered by qualified, passionate, committed people who value and respect individual needs and preferences.
The Opportunity
We have permanent full-time, part-time and casual positions available at our Residential Facility in Lindisfarne for Registered Nurses. The roles are open to both graduate and experienced professionals who can work nights.
The role of theRegistered Nurseis to provide a range of clinical care and support services in collaboration with the care recipients, their families, and other healthcare team members. Nurses assist the care recipients to experience a greater level of independence and ensure their health and wellness are supported.
The successful applicants will need to demonstrate sound clinical skills, be consumer-focused, have a good understanding of aged care accreditation processes, and appreciate current and future aged care funding models.
What you’ll need:
- Relevant qualifications and current AHPRA registration
- Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards (or the ability to acquire this)
- Satisfactory national police check within the last three months.
- Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement
- If you are on a visa, a copy of your current IMMI Letter
What’s on Offer
- A competitive salary
- The opportunity to salary package up to $18,550 per FBT year
- Free parking
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Discount private health insurance.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing how your relevant experience meets the Selection Criteria and key responsibilities of the role.
To download a copy of the Position Description and check out our benefits, such as salary packaging, please visit our website at https://www.scctas.org.au/work-with-us/
Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and to reflect the community we serve. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified people of diverse genders, sexualities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.