At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of nurses and provide exceptional care to residents.
- Company: Mercy Health, a compassionate organisation with over 10,000 dedicated staff.
- Benefits: Flexible casual hours, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with leadership experience and AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Casual
Hours: AM, PM and Nights Shifts
Location: Mercy Place Warrnambool, 16 Hopetoun Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Megan Gleeson
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. 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.
About the opportunity
Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting older and vulnerable people? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse in Charge to provide clinical leadership and deliver exceptional resident-focused care within our residential aged care service. In this role, you will work closely with the Clinical Care Coordinator, Service Manager, and multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of clinical care. You will also provide operational leadership in the absence of the Service Manager and contribute to a positive, collaborative care environment.
- Provide high-quality, resident-focused clinical care using a person-centred approach.
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of nurses and care staff.
- Oversee clinical operations and provide leadership in the absence of the Service Manager.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct assessments, care planning, treatment, and documentation to the highest standard.
- Promote continuous improvement and ensure compliance with aged care standards and policies.
- Work collaboratively with community agencies and healthcare professionals to achieve positive resident outcomes.
What you'll bring
You are resilient, compassionate, and committed to delivering exceptional resident-centred care. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- A positive, flexible, and team-focused approach.
- The ability to build respectful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Demonstrated experience in Residential Aged Care.
- Experience leading and supervising clinical teams.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- Recognised tertiary qualification and current Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration.
- Demonstrated record of achievement and experience working in Residential Aged Care.
- Valid Police check.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role?
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centred health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us!
Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.
Registered Nurse In Charge in Warrnambool employer: Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd
Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Richmond, VIC, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With over a century of experience in aged care, our dedicated team enjoys the stability and security of a for-purpose organisation while having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us at Mercy Health, where your passion for compassionate care can flourish alongside a diverse workforce committed to excellence.
Contact Details:
Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd Recruitment Team
