• Shifts covering both Morning and Afternoon available!
• $5000 retention bonus, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
• Hervey bay Location

Churches of Christ, Fairhaven Hervey Bay

 Registered Nurse

Multiple Opportunities, Morning and Afternoon Shifts

Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time Opportunities

The Salary range for this position is currently $38.97 to $47.76 per hour.  Hourly rate is based on experience.

Benefits and Sign on Bonus.

• We offer 5 weeks annual leave, generous salary sacrificing options, flexible hours, and
• opportunities for professional development and growth. 
• If you live in areas identified as remote areas by the ATO you will be able to salary sacrifice up to an additional $7950 towards your rent or mortgage. 
• In addition, Churches of Christ have options to offer rental assistance and relocation assistance at remote and rural locations.

Lastly, Churches of Christ are offering a generous Sign on and Retention Cash bonus of up to $5000.

You will be eligible for the following cash bonuses: 

• $500 on sign on – paid after third fortnight 
• $1000 after 6 months
• $1500 after 12 months
• $2000 after 24 months. 

For part-time employees, this amount will be paid on a pro-rata basis based on the ordinary hours of work during the period. 

For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.  

About us 

Churches of Christ has been there for thousands of Australians who've needed our compassion and care for 140 years.  Our team of 4000 is helping to build communities across Queensland where people are enabled to live hope-filled, meaningful lives.  

We are tremendously proud of the work our team does in our services. We provide the support, training and flexibility so you can focus on caring for our residents, giving them personalised support and attention. 

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety. 

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About you 

You are a compassionate health care professional able to provide care with empathy and kindness. Your attention to detail will ensure that you are effectively monitoring the progress of the residents and administering medication or providing referrals where needed. Your strong communication skills will enable you to understand and communicate with not only your residents, but also their families and a broader care team. You are available to work either Morning or Afternoon Shifts on a weekly basis. 

As a Registered Nurse you will: 

• Availability to work Morning and/or Afternoon shifts
• Provide direct patient care, including providing medications and interventions. 
• Liases with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and monitor bespoke care plans. 
• Monitor and document resident health status and progress and make referrals as needed.
• Educate families about health conditions and medications.
• Provide guidance and support to our team of dedicated care workers. 

To thrive in this role, you must have: 

• Current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner. Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current CPR.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in aged care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• A National Police Check or ability to obtain.

About our Fairhaven Hervey Bay Aged Care Service

This role is based in our 78-bed service in the town of Hervey Bay.  Hervey Bay is a coast city that is known for its whale-watching experiences. Hervey Bay is a relaxed coastal town, that also serves as a hub for many tours to the World Heritage Fraser Island.  

If you are interested in applying, please click apply or contact us on 1300 595 942 for a confidential discussion. 

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. 

Applications will be reviewed as submitted