Registered Nurse - Kangaroo Flat

What you do matters

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse, seeking an opportunity to be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives?

If so, join our Residential Services team at St. Laurence Court, Kangaroo Flat. You’ll be part of a diverse, engaging and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of respect, responsibility, community and spirit. Take a virtual tour of your new workplace here.

What is residential aged care? It’s like a warm hug. Our residential aged care homes are just that - a home for our residents. They provide a comforting and warm space filled with libraries, dining area, communal spaces, activity spaces, hairdressers, and of course, a bedroom and private bathroom for our residents.

We’re looking for Grade 2 Registered Nurses on Morning, Afternoon or Night Shifts.

As a Nurse in a residential home, a typical day will see you:

• Providing excellent, resident-focused care in relation to specialised nursing needs, such as management of diabetes, wounds, infections, pain and medications
• Maintaining documentation; completing resident assessments, incident investigation and related care documents in accordance with policies, and procedures and meeting accreditation standards
• Overseeing the administration of day-to-day tasks as relates to the provision of clinical care to achieve best resident outcomes and undertaking clinical monitoring of residents and escalating changes as required
• Applying sound decision-making skills to make effective use of all resources
• Providing employees with clear direction and guidance and actively promoting positive working relationships.

Why St. Laurence Court, Kangaroo Flat?

• Permanent, part-time role
• Home to 50 residents with scenic views of beautifully maintained rose gardens and courtyards
• Dedicated staff that works in a close knit team with supportive leadership
• Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less tax!
• Close to public transport with parking also on site
• A strong learning culture with paid training hours to build your skills and our own Scholarship Program
• A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues
• Graduate nursing programs for new Nurses and a Transition to Practice Program for nurses new to working in aged care

To join our excellent teams, we’re looking for more motivated Nurse’s with:

• A current AHPRA registration and Registered Nurse qualification
• The ability to show empathy and treat others with dignity and respect, and a collaborative approach to working with residents, staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders
• An understanding of the aged care legislative framework and requirements, including safe medication administration
• A high level of accountability for your own work
• A friendly and positive attitude with the ability to demonstrate client-focused behaviour

Still studying? Did you know you can work as a Personal Care Worker after your first year of studying? Email us at careers@benetas.com.au to discuss opportunities to work while you study, to join our Graduate Program, or Transition to Practice Program.

To work in Residential Aged Care, you will need the ability to obtain an NDIS clearance, vaccinations (3x COVID & current flu) and provide proof of your qualifications. Don’t worry, we’ll only ask you for these when we need them.

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other. Care Workers and Nurses are the power source behind everything we do - they are everyday heroes who go above and beyond for others.

If you are a RN passionate about providing quality care with a commitment to excellence, then join us a have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter.

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.