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We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses on the Central Coast. You will have the opportunity to be part of an environment that encourages professional and personal growth as well as further training and career development.
Who Are We?
Ability Options provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.
We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.
The Role
Location: Casuarina Grove, NSW (some travel required across multiple sites)
Employment: Permanent Part-time, 24 hours per week
We are currently looking for energetic and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team at Casuarina Grove on the Central Coast.
Your role will be to coordinate and deliver quality nursing and support services which promote the improvement in quality of life and fosters independence for people with disability who have a range of functional abilities and complex needs.
You will need to demonstrate initiative, set priorities, work collaboratively and achieve individual and team goals and targets;
You will build working relationships with specialist medical services, local community partnerships (including families and carers) and with other stakeholders both within and external to Ability Options.
Essential Criteria:
- Satisfactory background checks including NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR (HLTAID011)
- A current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Current driver licence (minimum P2)
- Have personal mobile device that meets our system requirements (i.e. for Apple: iPhone 7 or later; for Android: devices released in the last three years)
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
- Proven experience working with those with complex support needs
- Commitment to people and providing quality services
- Knowledge of the Disability Service Standards
Please submit your resume with a covering letter which details your suitability for this diverse and exciting opportunity.
Culture and Benefits
Ability Options is a value driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We have built an inclusive and progressive culture at Ability Options encouraging everyone to continue to learn and develop their career whether that is through coaching and mentoring or leadership training.
In return for skills and experience, our people receive a competitive remuneration package, access to Fitness passport, employee discounts, a rewards and recognition program and the ability to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packaging.
If you are passionate and have the desire to unlock possibilities for those we support, then we would love to hear from you!
Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a disability.
Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.
