UPA Aged Care Solutions is a values-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW. Every decision we make as an organisation comes back to our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Kindness and Inclusiveness.
We're seeking qualified Registered Nurses for full-time and part-time positions across NSW. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in Aged Care Nursing and/or 2+ years general nursing experience, post-registration
- Familiar with the Aged Care Act 1997
- Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to Quality and Aged Care Standards
- Affinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementia
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
- Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
- Previous experience in providing education including in-service, and staff orientation
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet/intranet skills, email communication, and confidence with smart phones and digital devices
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety
- A requirement to meet National Accreditation competency – CPD hours of 20 minimum yearly standards.
- LeeCare experience highly regarded
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
- $500 Retention bonus. (6-12 months service for permanent staff).
- Medibank Private. (Corporate discount on health insurance).
Pre-employment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Undertake Probity checks
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal record check, probity and pre-employment medical checks.
For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Registered Nurses - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Recruitment Team at [email protected].