At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do.
Opal HealthCare has 100 care communities and over 12,000 Team Members across Australia.
We work to provide opportunities for a rewarding and meaningful career, and we are always living and breathing our purpose to bring joy to those we care for. In joining Opal, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Work/life balance full-time and permanent part-time positions available
- Base salary up to $95,000 (depending on experience level) + penalties + 11% super
- Career Progression and Development Pathways – internal leadership courses, as pathways to leadership and management roles across all of Opal!
- Ongoing growth and learning – gain access to the Opal Healthcare Academy!
- Opal Scholarships for further study – you could be offered a package valued at up to $15,000 over a period of 3 years to elevate your career!
- Employee Referral Program – earn bonuses for inviting your friends to work!
- 100 locations across Australia – if you need to relocate or wish to transfer between Care Communities for career progression, we can support you!
Role responsibilities and requirements:
- Current Australian Registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Must have completed specialist infection control training
- Observes, assesses and reports to the provider the IPC measures the aged care home has in place
- helps develop IPC procedures
- provides advice in the home about IPC
- Key infection control contact for the aged care provider
- Deliver the highest quality of clinical care and holistic support to our residents.
- Provide clinical guidance and coordinate the care team
- Create and review care plans and escalate any issues of concern
- Develop and maintain positive resident/family and team relationships
Please note all applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical, police clearance and NDIS worker’s clearance.