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Form of workWesley Disability Services
- 2x part-time and 1x casual positions available
- based in Carlingford, NSW
- immediate start.
About us
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from disability, aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.
Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.
About the program and role
Wesley Disability Services is a part of the Wesley Dalmar Child, Family and Disability Services portfolio.
This program has a strong focus on facilitating and supporting young people, their families and key stakeholders, to recovery from trauma with a multi-disciplinary team-based approach to providing individualised, person-centred care. The practice across this program is underpinned by Wesley Mission’s philosophy of care – everybody contributes, an ordinary life in community and you can choose.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a new service within the organisation, transitioning children and young people to the new Intensive Therapeutic Care – Significant Disability (ITC-SD) program. Key Responsibilities:
- provide individualised high-quality supports that promote client health – physical, emotional, social and client behavioural needs and goals
- support clients in their day-to-day lives per individual Care Plans
- make suggestions to shape, progress, and help support the new program and care plans
- assist the transition, where required, of the children and young people to their ‘new home’, creating a safe, homely and supportive environment
- work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive client care.
Essential criteria
- current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1
- current Advanced Life Support Training
- willingness to work flexible working hours including shift work, weekends and sleep-overs
- demonstrated experience working effectively within a team
- demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of services to children / young people
- an understanding of the NDIS framework, Child-Safe Standards and the ITC – SD Model
- demonstrated ability to follow Individualised Care Plan
- experience and understanding of WH&S issues in the workplace
- intermediate computer skills
- good written and verbal communication skills
- current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence (must have as a minimum P2 licence to drive a Wesley Mission vehicle)
- current First Aid Certificate
- current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Nurses Award 2010.
Benefits
You will be able to access a range of benefits including:
- salary packaging (available for permanent employees)
- study assistance program
- Employee Assistance Program and Chaplaincy support
- employee referral program
- discounted private health insurance and home loan offers.
Closing date
22 March 2024 by 5pm.
Apply now
Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria.
For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:
Andrew Daowlis
Email: **************@wesleymission.org.au
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
