Registered Nurse - Prunus Lodge

United Protestant Association of NSW Limited•Orange, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven, non-profit care organisation serving communities throughout NSW. Its services include residential aged care, home care services and retirement villages. UPA has approximately 1,400 staff and turnover in excess of $100 million. UPA is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the team at Prunus Lodge in the Central West Region. The role provides person-centred care and clinical services to older people. Prunus Lodge is a 28-bed aged care home in Orange, supported by an experienced leadership and corporate support team. Candidates must have unrestricted AHPRA registration, knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, and strong communication and clinical problem-solving skills. Experience or a willingness to gain experience supporting residents with dementia is required. The position involves availability to work various shifts across various days. Postgraduate applicants are welcome. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The successful candidate must be vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy, including the required doses of a TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza vaccination, and must undertake a National Criminal History Check and Pre-Employment Medical Assessment. UPA welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and can make adjustments to the recruitment or interview process on request.

Requirements

Full, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Affinity for and experience working with residents with dementia, or willingness to gain experience.
Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills.
Highly motivated and able to work as an excellent team player.
Availability to work various shifts across various days.
Vaccination in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy, including proof of required doses of a TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza vaccination, or willingness to undertake vaccination.
Undertake a National Criminal History Check.
Undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate applicants are welcome.
Visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate.
Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centred care and exceptional clinical services to older members of the community.
Work with residents with dementia, or be willing to develop experience in this area.
Work various shifts across various days.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration.
Eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging for permanent employees, up to $15,900 in living expenses and $2,650 in entertainment benefits, tax free.
Access to a Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments.
Support for 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.
Workplace education and support.
Opportunity to make a difference to the community and the lives of people in need.