• Night shift position based in Toowoomba
• Salary Sacrific options to increase your take home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave

Churches of Christ, Toowoomba Residential Aged Care 

Registered Nurse - Night Shift  

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity

Imagine a career with Churches of Christ  

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year. 

Employee Benefits: 

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits. 

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here. 

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to: 

• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more; 

• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including: 

• JB Hi-Fi, 

• The Good Guys, 

• Goodlife Health Clubs, 

• Bupa Health, 

• Plus many more; 

About this role 

We currently have a Permanent Part-Time opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join an experienced team in our 90 bed Toowoomba Aged Care Service. We are a supportive, friendly dedicated team who strives to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.  

Your focus will be recognising resident needs and assisting them with services that enrich their daily living. In order to ensure that residents' individual care plan requirements are met, you will also provide comprehensive guidance to nursing and care staff. The care you provide will have a lasting positive impact on our residents and their families. 

This position is for a Night Shift Registered Nurse.  

Within your varied day, you will: 

• Conduct baseline and required focus assessments of individual clients' needs and record findings within a Positive Wellbeing Model. 

• Develop and review care plans based on assessment findings of individual client needs, ensuring that care strategies are based on evidence. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of care strategies in consultation with clients, their representatives and other members of the care team. 

• Maintain client documentation in accordance with electronic documentation and organisational and legislative requirements. 

• Liaise and collaborate with internal/external service providers in the provision of services. 

What you can bring to the team 

You are a dedicated clinician who excels at communicating effectively across all levels, which enables you to implement the best nursing practices. Recognizing the importance of delivering quality care to our residents, you find fulfillment in making a genuine impact on their lives. Your excellent leadership skills allow you to guide and direct our personal care workers on-site, ensuring cohesive and efficient care delivery. 

You are a Registered Nurse Division One with AHPRA registration, who will bring demonstrated experience in an aged care setting, showcasing strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic environment. Your excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are complemented by a caring and compassionate attitude towards our elderly residents, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to person-centred care. 

Your experience and qualifications for the role should include: 

• A current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. 

• Some residential aged care experience. 

• The ability to problem solve using best practice methods and have demonstrated clinical knowledge. 

• High level of professional written and verbal communication. 

• Thorough understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards. 

• Possess a National Police Clearance Check (or willingness to obtain) 

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

To apply 

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Riley Boston on 0411 075 891 

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

Applications will be assessed as they are received.