Job Detail: Part Time Registered Nurse - Mortdale
Parramatta & Western Suburbs, Sydney, Australia - NSW
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About Northcott:
We are one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability services providers that works with our customers to realise their potential. Our purpose is to build an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose. Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: www.northcott.com.au.
About the opportunity:
Northcott has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team, in the Mortdale region, on a Permanent Part Time basis - 45 hours per fortnight. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be required to work across our Specialist Supported Living Homes to support our customers to live independently.
As a Registered Nurse you will:
- Assist in coordinating customer and clinical services
- Provide staff with feedback, coaching, training and support to improve and maximise performance
- Ensure day to day administrative processes are operating effectively
- Deliver quality nursing and support to our customers
- Promote improvement in quality of life and foster independence for people with disability
- Provide person centred, holistic and effective care
- Be flexible, working within a rotating roster
The right person for this position will:
- Hold an Australian driver's licence, Provisional or C class, and be willing to drive a 12 seater van
- Have tertiary qualifications or equivalent including current nursing registration (RN)
- Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Possess a NSW Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain
- Have proven experience in the disability field
- Possess a National Police History Check or willingness to obtain
- Hold a Current First Aid & CPR
- Have the ability to work a rotating roster
- Have knowledge of the NSW Disability Standards
- Have knowledge of WHS principles including safe manual handling procedures
Benefits and Culture of Northcott:
- Working in a meaningful job and contributing to your community
- Learning & career development opportunities
- Fitness passport - plus fitness discounts on offer
- Employee benefits with Commonwealth Bank
- Free yearly influenza (flu) vaccination
The closing date for these positions will be the 13th of April 2020. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please don't hesitate to apply!
Please note: The rate of pay will be determined by the total hours worked, which is shown on a Certificate of Service. If successful, you will be required to provide this document.
When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application.
We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.