Registered Nurse - Murgon

Southern Cross Care QLD is currently looking for you to join our Southern Cross Care QLD family in the role of a Registered Nurse based at our Castra Residential Aged Care Home, in the beautiful township of Murgon, located 3 hours' drive north-west of Brisbane.Murgon offers a tree-change due to its location in the South Burnett Region of Southeast Queensland; just a 2 - 3-hour drive from major coastal centres and Brisbane and approximately 1 hour drive west from Gympie QLD.What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?As a Registered Nurse with Southern Cross Care Queensland working in our rural communities you will enjoy:
Your choice of Full-time or Part-time work.
Great pay rates of $40 - $53.90 including the Rural and Remote loading.
Generous salary packaging- claim up to $18,500 tax free.
$5000 accommodation allowance
And accelerated professional development and pay progression through on-the-job training and mentoring from highly skilled leaders in a supportive environment.
Opportunity to join a growing organisation with a great staff culture, ongoing individualised training, an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)Supportive and friendly team of individuals working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.We offer a multicultural workplace with a family fun model of care to ensure our Residents always feel safe and happy.What is the role?In this role, as a Registered Nurse you will provide the highest standard in person centred care, sharing your knowledge of best practice in monitoring and assisting in the care of our residents. You will work under the direction of a strong Clinical Manager aligned with contemporary practice, to provide advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents. Are you looking for your next adventure?What you will bring to the role?You will be a Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA Registration
You can be a newly graduated nursing student or new to the Aged Care industry - we welcome all applications, nationalities and experience levels
You will have a strong clinical focus with the ability to provide a high level of holistic support that best suits the individual
You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives
You will work well within a team environment
Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills
You must hold the right to work in Australia. We welcome applicants from overseas who have current AHPRA registration and hold a valid working holiday visa or are seeking sponsorship opportunitiesWho is Southern Cross Care Queensland?Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1000 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.How can you apply?If you are a Registered Nurse ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD 's recruitment process or about the role please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.auSouthern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.