Registered Nurse

We are presently looking for experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our clinical team on a full-time basis. We have two positions available, offering flexibility in either part-time or casual capacity. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care, we encourage you to apply!

The Organisation: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Position: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Requirements

Essential:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

Last updated on May 9, 2024