Registered Nurse I Aged Care I Thursday Island

Registered Nurse | Pinangba | Star of the Sea Aged Care Facility 

• Employment Term: Permanent full-time
• Location: Star of the Sea Aged Care Facility, Thursday Island 
• Remuneration:  Competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience, or; $35.41 - $44.16 + 11 % Super + Salary Packaging of up to $15,900  (increases your take home pay) + Penalties & Allowances 
• Sign on and retention bonuses of up to $29,500 over 24 months 
• Ongoing rural & remote allowance of $250 per fortnight in addition to your fortnightly pay (totalling $6,500 per year up to 2 years)
• Additional Benefits: Fully furnished accommodation provided plus up to $5,000 relocation allowance for candidates who need to relocate to Thursday Island 

Make a meaningful difference with Pinangba

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others. 

An integral part of our big-hearted Pinangba team, as a Registered Nurse you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. 

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

What makes a difference for you? 

• 6 weeks annual leave 
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance 
• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum 
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme 
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference  

Your part in our Pinangba Star of the Sea team

As a Registered Nurse provide person-centred care to your residents, ensuring a safe environment within the facility and applying your clinical skills to improving their quality of life through activities that include: 

• Assess, plan and implement client care within your scope
• Consider physical, social and psychological requirements
• Create and update care plans to reflect developing needs
• Ensure clinical quality compliance standards are met
• Work collaboratively with other multi-disciplinary team members

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

What makes a difference for us? 

• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Confidence in managing your time effectively, including an ability to work autonomously.
• General nursing experience, post-registration
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Full, unrestricted AHPRA registration and unlimited work entitlements

Start making a difference today

Click the ‘APPLY’ button  and upload your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Pinangba

Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lead service delivery arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability