At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical care and develop personalised care plans for residents.
- Company: Uniting Amala, a modern aged care home in Canberra.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, flexible hours, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to diversity and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on residents' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and registered with AHPRA; aged care experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 112000 $ per year.
Annual Salary range $80,000-$112,000, twice as much salary packaging as hospitals.
Full-time opportunity - Flexibility to suit your hours.
Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team.
About the facility: Located in the southern Canberra suburb of Gordon, Uniting Amala Gordon is a welcoming and well-appointed modern aged care home offering round-the-clock care and support. As a Registered Nurse with Uniting, you will play a pivotal role in our commitment to delivering exceptional care to our residents. Our innovative Uniting Household Model empowers you to provide personalised care that enhances residents' sense of purpose and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities will include:
- You will be a clinical leader in the service and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents.
- You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services.
- You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life.
- Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers.
- Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.
- Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals.
Our Uniting Household Model of care empowers our residential care teams with the freedom to support our residents in ways that help them maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in their day. The best part is you get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life. You support not only their clinical care, but you play an important role in making sure the care provided meets their individual goals.
What we offer you:
- Above-award pay rates (up to $49.56ph) and maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking).
- Work-life balance with regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit you.
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills.
- Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator as well as other clinical practice, corporate and leadership roles.
- You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice.
For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.
Qualifications & Experience:
- You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
- Hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree with current registration (AHPRA).
- You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
- You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
What to expect:
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
- A National Police Check.
- Reference checks.
- Online medical check.
- Covid vaccination is strongly encouraged but not mandatory.
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
About Uniting: Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity: At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
Registered Nurse employer: Uniting NSW & ACT
Uniting NSW.ACT is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its clients and employees. With a strong commitment to trauma-informed support, our work culture fosters compassion and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth in the rewarding field of community services. Located in the beautiful Northern Rivers region, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by natural disasters.
