AddressWant to be truly valued for what you do? Bring your skills and care to improve our residents' quality of life, and be a cherished part of our team.
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)
Application: Please upload resume & cover letter
Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.
Join us as a Registered Nurse, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our aged care residents, their families, our communities, and you.
About the opportunity
At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Registered Nurse, you'll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day.
● Provide quality resident-focused and clinical care utilising a person-centred approach
● Effectively supervise and lead a team of carers and nurses by demonstrating our core values
● Take an active role in getting to know our residents and their families
● Undertake assessments, treatment and documentation to the highest standard
What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
● Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
● A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.
● The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
● Recognised tertiary qualification and current full Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
● Demonstrated record of achievement and experience working in Residential Aged Care.
● Current NDIS check
● Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Why Mercy Health?
We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better. It's about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you'll love about working with us:
● 100+ years of caring …
We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as a Registered Nurse, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
● A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in healthcare and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you'll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
● Countless moments and lives …
As a Registered Nurse, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes and quality of life of our older people, you'll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
● … And so much more to come.
We're on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let's achieve it together.
You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
● Find a better work-life balance with permanent morning shifts, plus part-time and casual roles are available.
● Expand your skills, knowledge and impact with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
● Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
● Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
● Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.
