AddressBeing at the heart of the Mackay community since 1974, Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and service while fostering a sense of belonging to enable their residents to live a healthier, more active and connected life. With two locations, Good Shepherd Lodge and Kerrisdale Gardens, they offer a range of flexible options to suit individual needs including independent living, residential care, community care and Allied Health services.
Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd strives to provide individualised quality of care and service that is tailored to the needs of their clients and aligned to their Christian values and their team is fundamental to their long term success. With the vision to be the Aged Care services provider of choice in Mackay and Whitsundays communities, they live by the values of Inclusiveness, Integrity, Compassion & Respect, Flexibility & Adaptability and Innovation.
Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is currently seeking experienced Level 1Registered Nurses to join their team on a permanent basis. A Registered Nurse plays a vital role in the Good Shepherd Lodge team by providing effective holistic nursing care to the residents and maintaining a safe working environment for both staff and residents. You must possess good communication skills, be honest, reliable, hardworking and have pride in the delivery of quality care to residents.
The model of care for nursing services in Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is focused on resident/family care and is based on a continuum of care model. Nurses function as equal members within a multidisciplinary team and are committed to advocating on behalf of resident/family.
Good Shepherd Lodge LTD nursing staff provide total resident care within a professional partnership model, which is based on:
- Nurses working together to provide optimal resident outcomes
- Support and development of all nurses including facilitating preceptorship for Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse transition programs
- Creating a learning environment
- Maximising the clinical skills of all registered and enrolled nurses through a working partnership
- Facilitating succession planning opportunities for nurses.
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Ability to delegate to other staff within their scope of practice
- Strong understanding of Aged Care documentation and Standards
- Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, plan care, document care and manage emergencies
- An empathetic attitude to the needs of the residents
- Competency in medication and wound management
- A Reliable and flexible approach to a 24 hour rostering system
- Recent experience in a clinical setting, hospital or aged care setting
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with the current Public Health Directive for Aged Care Facilities.
- National Police Check Clearance
- The ability to align with the core values of Inclusiveness, Integrity, Compassion & Respect, Flexibility & Adaptability and Innovation
- Experience in the Aged Care Sector beneficial but not essential
The important work that Good Shepherd Lodge LTD deliver is driven by the passion of their team and their commitment to providing quality care. Like-minded nursing professionals who share this vision are encouraged to apply. If you would like to work in a company that truly values its people and be a vital part of the Good Shepherd Lodge LTD team, please apply now via SEEK.
Relevant experience should be addressed in your cover letter, accompanied by a current CV.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
