• Permanent Part Time (4 days per week)
• Salary packaging, additional paid leave at Christmas and Easter, paid parental leave
• Competitive above-award salary, SCHADS Level 5 - $102,791 pro rata

About the Role

As the Registered Nurse (internally known as - Wellbeing Coordinator Sisters WA), you will apply a healthy ageing and wellbeing approach to supporting the Sisters of Good Shepherd in Western Australia. You’ll provide individual support that helps women stay active, independent and engaged in their community. Built on trusting and caring relationships, the role goes beyond hands-on support and contributes to the longevity of the Good Shepherd sisters and their endeavours.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive national team that works closely together to support a common collective. The role also provides on-call support on a three-week rotational basis (recall is infrequent).

Based around Leederville, you can expect regular travel throughout Perth and occasional interstate travel. Good Shepherd provides transport support through pool vehicles and/or kilometre allowances.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mature women to maintain independence and wellbeing through practical, evidence-based strategies
• Monitor and report changes in health, safety or behaviour, and respond promptly to incidents or concerns
• Respect individual backgrounds, beliefs and preferences while supporting informed choices in care
• Provide personal care support as relevant to the individual
• Assist with daily living activities, including shopping, emotional enrichment and medication preparation
• Coordinate and support social outings, medical appointments, hospital visits and special events
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet individual needs

About you

• Qualifications in Registered Nursing (essential)
• Experience working in the community sector, including engagement with community service providers, Home Care Package (HCP) and Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers, or other relevant services (desirable)
• Ability to work flexibly, with no two days being the same
• A consultative and person-centred approach to decision-making
• Enjoy working within a collaborative and supportive team environment that values regular supervision and debriefing
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with older clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Reliable, punctual and committed to delivering high-quality care
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate

Benefits

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year, plus entertainment up to $2650
• 4 days gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (pro rata)
• Up to 100 hours of paid study leave (where relevant to role)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary career)
• Additional leave through purchase leave pathways
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Eligible for participation in the portable long service leave program

About Us

Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing. We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) respects the dignity of all people, draws strength from, and celebrates the diversity of our community. At GSANZ, we strive for an inclusive culture where all identities feel safe and that they belong. We welcome and actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions and identities, people with disability, and culturally and racially marginalised people. Each person’s individual decision regarding disclosure will be fully respected.

How to apply

Please click 'Apply now' to complete your application. Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Applications are considered as they are received.

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We recognise that applicants may hesitate to disclose their need for adjustments during recruitment due to concerns about discrimination. To address this, Good Shepherd asks all candidates about any required accommodations, with the intention of minimising any sense of exclusion or discomfort associated with requesting adjustments. Good Shepherd believes in genuine inclusive practice and employment and will therefore offer job customisation to meet the varying needs of diverse candidates. Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.