Registered Nurse

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Registered Nurses

Baptcare Amberlea Community – Drouin VIC

Casual Positions Available

Baptcare is a purpose-driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

At Baptcare, our values are deeply rooted in the principles of Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect, and Effectiveness. These values guide us in all aspects of our operations and interactions, shaping our corporate culture and driving our success. ​

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the team at our Amberlea facility in Drouin, Victoria on a Casual basis.

This role focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care to consumers, working as part of a team. The main objective is to deliver high-quality care that meets consumer expectations, ensuring dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life are maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management & leadership to care staff & encourage an environment that is based on teamwork & a committed Consumer focus.
• Ensure all staff reporting to you are working within their scope of practice & maintaining Baptcare standards in terms of care delivery, professionalism & customer focused approach.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication in relation to all aspects of care (to colleagues, staff, consumers & families) whilst respecting individual privacy & dignity.
• Ensure safe & secure management of medications.
• Contribute pro-actively to the continuous improvement process and able to explain same to any other stakeholders.
• Maintain own educational and professional development within Scope of Practice.

About you:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.
• Ability to meet and perform the inherent requirements of the role.

What’s it for You?

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18,550 per annum!
• Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

How to apply:

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role.
• Must have had or be willing to get the COVID vaccination.

If you require support with the application process, please contact ******@baptcare.org.au

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.