Registered Nurses

Would you like to work in a beautiful environment that allows you the opportunity to engage with our residents and assist them in living their best life?

Sawtell Catholic Care is a dynamic, innovative aged care organisation offering quality, inspirational living experiences to its resident community.   We can tell you what it is in two words – the ones that appear on our logo “We Care”. We care about our residents, their quality of life, their dignity, their independence, their individual journey…. and that makes all the difference. 

We are looking for new graduate and experienced Registered Nurses to provide clinical care to our residents and leadership and guidance to our Enrolled Nurse and Personal Care teams within Mater Christi.  This care of our residents is provided as part of a holistic, person-centred care model that takes account of residents’ needs, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual.

What We Need from You:

• Current Registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse
• Sound clinical knowledge and experience, preferably in residential aged care and dementia care
• A good understanding of accreditation standards and AN-ACC
• Demonstrated front-line leadership skills
• Available to work morning, evening and night shifts 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills

What We Are Offering:

• Casual and permanent/part-time opportunities
• 11% super and your choice of fund
• Salary Sacrifice options available
• Accommodation and Relocation Assistance available upon request
• Work-life balance opportunities
• On-going learning and development opportunities

The requirements for this role are outlined in the position description & include:

• Provide leadership and direction for the team of clinical and care staff
• Plan, delegate and follow up on resident care and related activities based on identified resident needs during each shift
• Lead and improve overall team performance through coaching and on the job feedback
• Complete and maintain comprehensive individual assessments and care plans for residents that reflect a holistic, person-centred approach
• Provide a range of clinical care services to deliver effective medication management, pain management, skin care and specialised nursing care as required
• Liaison with key stakeholders including residents, families, GP’s and other health care providers
• Comply with the Accreditation Standards and clinical governance policies and procedures
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) qualification will be highly regarded but not essential

Previous experience in a similar position will be highly regarded.   

If you are interested in applying for this position please provide a brief covering letter outlining your experience relevant to the role along with a copy of your CV.

Please click the ‘Apply for this Job’ button to submit your application.

Enquiries relating to this position can be addressed to the Human Resources Manager at ***********@scca.net.au