Registered Nurse

  • Felixstow, SA, Australia, 5070
  • Casual
  • Part time

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Casual (and Part Time for night shifts) Registered Nurses to join our teams at our Felixstow Aged Care Home. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality nursing care, support residents' well-being, and contribute to a positive living environment.

Experienced Registered Nurses will have opportunities to provide leadership, mentor new graduates, and further hone your leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Leads, you will be providing high level support and assistance to our residents ensuring their right to choice, independence and dignity.

 Key duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents, ensuring their individual needs are met with dignity and respect

  • Collaborate effectively with care staff, allied health professionals, and families to develop and implement personalized care plans

  • Monitor and assess residents' health status, responding promptly to any changes or concerns

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with organisational policies and procedures.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of care and services provided

We have multiple positions available and, we are looking for candidates who want to grow and develop their careers with Uniting Communities. 

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

  • Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.

  • Current flu vaccination certificates.

  • Current National Criminal History Checks or the willingness to get one.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and all levels of staff.

  • Experience in a residential aged care setting is a must.

About Us:

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Our Benefits

  • In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.  To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay

  • Annual Flu Vaccination

  • Purchased Leave

  • 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff

  • 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

  • Early Intervention & Psychosocial Support Program

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Discounted Health Insurance plans

  • Discounts on Mobiles and Internet plans

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org 

Your Application

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this role is high demand and will be filled quickly! 

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As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.

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