Registered Nurse

SwanCare is humbled to be the 2019 HRD Employer of Choice silver winner AND the 2019 national winner of the ACSA Award for Innovation in Service and Design! Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an RN you will walk alongside managers that walk the talk and be with teammates who care as much as you do.  There is a reason why so many of our nurses stay with us for years.  We hope you will too!  We have various positions available from permanent to casual, across day, afternoon and night shift.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering a high standard of care to residents, complying with legislation and regulation requirements
• Monitoring the resident care of nursing personnel within their identified area of responsibility
• Accepting responsibility for standards of nursing practice and ensuring the clinical unit is functioning within the allocated budget for clinical supplies
• Maintaining knowledge of National Competency standards and Gerontology skills

WHY WORK FOR US?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 500 staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. In return for the dedication of our people, we offer a truly rewarding career experience that recognises and encourages outstanding resident care, high achievement, and personal growth. Oh, and by the way, our people say we're the warmest, most welcoming workplace you'll ever find!

As our staff are our most valuable resource when it comes to delivering the highest level of quality care to our residents, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits to acknowledge their contributions. Find out more about what’s on offer.

WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Attractive salary packaging options (pay no tax on an extra $15,900 per year and increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enable you to reach your full potential
• A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home
• Varied and flexible rosters to maintain your work/life balance
• Automatic entry to our Best Practice award winning ‘Feathers’ reward and recognition program
• Exceptional on-site services and facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts on HBF health insurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing 
• Working rights within Australia
• National Police Certificate
• Current Influenza Statement and Covid 9 Vaccinations (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of ANMC National Competency Standards for an RN and skills related to Gerontology
• Knowledge of Equal Opportunity Legislation, the Aged Care Accreditation process and WorkSafe requirements
• Ability to complete documentation as per NBWA Management of Patient Information and Documentation Guidelines
• Clinical management and coordination skills

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

Once the decision has been made, the successful applicant will be offered the position by a member of the People and Culture team. 

If you are interested in becoming part of the SwanCare team, apply today – we’d love to hear from you!