Registered Nurses (Residential Aged Care) – Kingscliff



At Feros Care Villages, we are far from traditional in our delivery of care. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of our residents, creating a vibrant, modern and supportive environment. You can look forward to pets roaming the corridors and laughter escaping from the common areas after dance lessons and graffiti sessions with the residents. At Wommin Bay we cater for 70 residents with varying care and support needs. We provide assistance with basic care, through to full assistance for those requiring extra support for dementia. Wommin Bay Village is a nursing home providing long-term (permanent) and short-term (respite) aged care. We joined the Feros Care family in July 2012.Please be advised proof of hours/years worked as a registered nurse will be required to support hourly rates on offer. (For the purpose of yearly progression based on service and experience an employee must complete 1976 hours of work including any Annual Leave taken during the year)From 1 May 2020, it is a mandatory requirement from the Department of Health that an up to date flu vaccination is required for ALL persons to be able to enter Residential Aged Care Facilities. As part of our Feros Care recruitment process, we ask that all applicants are aware of this new requirement and should you have any reason not to obtain a vaccination, that you speak with your dedicated Recruitment Advisor.  What will I be doing?Working a variety of shifts across 7 days per week. Must be available for night shiftGeneral nursing duties whilst managing the clinical areas from admission through to end of lifeOverseeing shift coordination and troubleshooting clinical and staffing issues whilst providing support to all members of the teamProviding leadership, acting as a resource person, and promoting on the job education to team membersBuilding genuine relationships with the residents and their families, ensuring they are receiving the best possible careRecord keeping and documentationPromoting and providing a holistic approach to care which focuses on the needs and rights of the residents The boxes you have to tick:You will have a current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current CPR CertificationYou will have a minimum of 2 years aged care nursing experienceKnowledge of ACFI and previous experience with accreditationProof of flu vaccinationYou will be available to work a mixture of morning, evening and night shiftsYou want to make a difference in seniors lives by empowering them, fostering their ability and independenceYou bring laughter, love, dignity and genuine care to your clients The People:We have a pretty incredible team, work with mountain bikers, surfers, trivia pros, musicians, single people, family people, happy people! We truly actively seek to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We harness a culture that embraces individual differences in all its glory. About Feros Care:Feros Care is a multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation offering a range of aged, disability and community care services. What we care most about is helping people live bolder lives. Better connected. More active. More fulfilling.We don’t just want our clients to live. We want them to dream. To get their feet wet and their hands dirty. To laugh, have friends, be happy. We call it growing bold and for over 30 years, we are making it real, both for older Australians and those living with disability. Apply Now!Variety is the spice of life - everyone is welcome and everyone matters at Feros Care. We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, embracing all people, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, identity, sexual orientation or disability.Feros Care acknowledges the traditional owners of this land, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of this Country. We also pay respects to Elders past and present, who strive to build a better and more sustainable future for future generations.When successful, you will be required to undertake a criminal records check in accordance with legislation and provide proof of your right to work in Australia 30 AUD Australia - NSW Lismore & Far North Coast Kingscliff 2487