Registered Nurse - Tennant Creek Aged Care

Arrcs

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ARRCS is seeking qualified and experienced Registered Nurses to support residents and the team at Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring relocation to Tennant Creek. Relocation support and furnished, shared accommodation are included in the remuneration package.

The Registered Nurse provides clinical care to residents and team leadership, supervision, and support to less experienced workers, helping deliver person-focused quality care in line with the ARRCS mission. Nurses work collaboratively on individualised care planning and delivery, monitor and respond to changes in residents’ conditions, and contribute to service quality and accreditation.

The role offers an aged care Registered Nurse Level 2 AM rate of $51.26–$53.84 per hour, with a stated gross base of $101,290–$106,400. A first-year bonus structure totals up to $30,000 gross, paid in two instalments subject to conditions. Other package elements include subsidised furnished shared accommodation, salary packaging, flexible rostering, clinical education and development support, enterprise-agreement allowances and penalty rates, and relocation support of up to $5,000 subject to terms and conditions.

ARRCS is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider delivering residential care, home care, and school nutrition programs across the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or a similar qualification.
• At least 12 months’ experience working as a Registered Nurse within an Australian health service, in addition to graduate placements.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practices.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural care team.
• Effective, clear written and verbal communication skills, including intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to meet and obtain mandatory compliance requirements.
• References indicating a proactive and supportive approach to colleagues, a strong work ethic, and commitment to delivering the highest quality care to elderly residents.
• Full working rights for Australia.
• National Police Check lodged or dated within three months of commencement.
• Current-year flu vaccination.
• NDIS Workers Screening check lodged or received before commencement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a geriatric or aged care environment.
• Experience working with Indigenous Australians and/or in remote areas of Australia.

Responsibilities

• Promote a consultative and collaborative approach to person-centred care planning, including participation by the individual and/or their representative.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care in accordance with the ARRCS model of care, considering physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and clinical needs.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review care plans to meet health care needs and promote quality of life.
• Respond appropriately to reported changes or concerns in a person’s condition.
• Provide nursing care within the scope of clinical practice.
• Monitor and delegate personal care provided by other staff in accordance with their scope of practice and the ARRCS Medication Manual.
• Assist individuals to participate in programs and recreational activities.
• Safely transport individuals when required and approved.
• Assist with the orientation and direction of new staff as required.
• Assist with research relevant to clinical matters.
• Assist in ensuring the service meets accreditation standards.
• Report complaints to the Clinical Nurse Manager or, in their absence, the Residential Aged Care Manager.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks delegated by the Clinical Nurse Manager or Residential Aged Care Manager.

Benefits

• Penalty-driven hourly rate of $51.26–$53.84 (AM rate), with a stated gross base of $101,290–$106,400.
• First-year bonus structure of up to $30,000 gross, subject to conditions: $15,000 after successful completion of probation and $15,000 after a further six consecutive months of service.
• Furnished, shared accommodation with subsidised utilities.
• Full salary-sacrifice benefits through CBB Salary Packaging.
• Flexible rostering and a family-friendly organisation.
• Access to an in-house Clinical Education team for support with aged care legislation and personal, clinical, and professional development.
• Enterprise-agreement overtime rates, weekend, evening, and public-holiday rates, and additional allowances.
• Relocation support of up to $5,000, subject to terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time