Registered Nurse - Allora

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each otherSouthern Cross Care Queensland has an exciting opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse to join the clinical team at our Allora Homestead Residential Aged Care Home. Located in the picturesque Southern Downs region of Queensland, Allora is only 20 minutes north of Warwick or two hours' drive west of Brisbane.What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?Competitive pay rates including the regional allowance
Generous salary packaging- claim up to $18,500 tax free
Accelerated professional development and pay progression through on-the-job training and mentoring from highly skilled leaders in a supportive environment
Opportunity to work across our two care homes in Allora
Accommodation allowance
Financial support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
Opportunity to join a supportive organisation with great staff culture
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
Purpose driven organisation making a real differenceAbout the roleIn this role you will join a team of highly skilled compassionate Registered Nurses in providing excellence in clinical care for our residents. You will work under the leadership of an experienced Clinical Manager to deliver advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents. Providing support and supervision to your team members, you will champion a strong teamwork approach to resident's care. You will liaise with medical practitioners, family and other multi-disciplinary team members ensuring excellence in personalised care. Most importantly, compassion and empathy accompany your clinical talent, alongside building relationships with our residents based on dignity and respect.What will you bring to the role?You will be a Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA registration
You will have a strong clinical focus with the ability to provide a high level of holistic support that best suits the individual
Knowledge of chronic conditions, palliative and dementia care (desired)
You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives
You enjoy working in a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills
You must hold the right to work in Australia. We welcome applicants from overseas who have current AHPRA registration and hold a valid working holiday visa or are seeking sponsorship opportunities
Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1000 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.How can you apply?If you are a Registered Nurse ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD 's recruitment process or about the role please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.auSouthern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up to date flu vaccination status.Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.