Registered Nurse - Port Augusta

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse - Port Augusta. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Generous Salary Packaging Options
• Rewarding role that has the ability to make a difference in peoples’ lives

Flinders Far North Service Centre
Casual

About the role

As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will play a critical role in assessing and providing nursing services to clients with acute and chronic clinical needs of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals, families and communities as well as providing Palliative care to clients in their homes and in the community. RN's assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and our multidisciplinary health care team to achieve the goals and health outcomes for all our clients.

 

Additionally the role will be responsible for providing training to our Support Workers in particular on the administration of medication.

 

You will be based in Port Augusta, however, you may be required to travel to provide support across the Flinders region. The position is casual with an anticipated 12 hours per week.

 

What you bring  

• Current RN certification and registration with APHRA
• A current valid Driver’s Licence, reliable, insured and registered vehicle
• Proficiency using MS Office and the ability to learn/adapt to new systems
• Flexible availability
• Strong time management, organisational  and communication (written and verbal) skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. To find out more about the benefits of working at Calvary, please visit - https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

 

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas.  Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

 

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on communicating the inestimable dignity and value of each person.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Calvary Spirit and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

 

This role presents an opportunity to join the Community Care arm of Calvary. We are a progressive and friendly company that has been providing a range of flexible services to support people to live independently in their own homes and the community for over 25 years. 

 

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

 

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment, psychometric and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

 

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

 

Our values of Hospitality, Stewardship and Respect underpin all that we do. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and support applications by people from various life experiences, cultures and faiths and work together to provide options that empower and enrich our clients

Applications Close: 22/07/2018

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