NURSING JOBS

•  Find work life balance in a supportive team  • Enjoy on-going learning opportunities  • Above Award Rate (Nurses Award 2010) • Salary sacrifice and car available to maximise your take-home pay  • Full time position (contract until June 2019 – with possibility of extension) ABOUT US If you become part of Centacare Catholic Family Services you will join our mission to make a difference in people’s lives. We are a child safe and a quality accredited organisation with a culture that promotes diversity, respect, integrity and professionalism. We believe treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients, maintains our reputation as an Employer of Choice and a great place to work! We offer benefits such as tax savings via salary packaging, paid parental leave, family friendly work environment and on-going development through various internal and external training opportunities. To find out more about us visit our Careers  page http://www.centacare.org.au/careers/ ABOUT THE POSITION The Clinical Nurse (CN) will work in the Children’s Services Unit, Family Preservation Program. This program works in partnership with families and the Department for Child Protection to address child protection risk factors, strengthen family relationships and promote the safety and well-being of children and young people. Working in a multidisciplinary team, the CN will provide timely health assessments and interventions and work to increase family resilience and access to health services to support families to stay together. Some of the key responsibilities of this role include the delivery of: Evidence based child and adult health assessments Health promotion and education In-home and community based interventions Developmental and mental health assessments Pre and post-natal supports Collaborative case planning Referrals and advocacy ABOUT YOU To be considered for this position we are looking for the following: Essential qualifications, skills and experience:   Registration or the eligibility to obtain a registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and hold or be eligible to hold a current practising certificate Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Child Related Employment Clearance or the eligibility to obtain one Valid South Australian Drivers Licence or equivalent Desirable qualifications, skills and experience: Experience in working with vulnerable families with complex needs HOW TO APPLY Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of this position as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply Now button!  

Registered Nurse / Assistant Nurse Are you driven to provide care and support that strives to enrich the lives of the people who you work with? Do you value a welcoming environment, an obliging organisation that values respect, teamwork and honesty? ABOUT US We are one of Australia's leading aged care providers, with ten aged care centres across the Sydney and Newcastle regions of NSW. We have built a reputation for providing the highest standards of care through our residential centres, HomeCare services and respite care options. SummitCare is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We are very proud of our diverse team and we encourage all our team members to embrace the importance of their uniqueness. After all, our residents are all unique too! We offer our staff meaningful roles, training and development; solid career opportunities; and support through staff wellbeing initiatives. ABOUT THE ROLES We currently have the following positions available at SummitCare St Marys on a casual basis: Registered Nurses will be responsible for delivering quality resident care in accordance with the individual needs of residents, and for the coordination of aged care staff. Assistant Nurses will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day individual care needs of the residents are met and maintained, under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse. You will work to a high standard of practice to collaboratively deliver care and support that promotes client choice and control, allowing clients to direct their own care and support in line with the agreed individual care and support plan. ABOUT YOU To be successful, you will have: Completed a Bachelor of Nursing and Current Registration with AHPRA; or Completed a Certificate III (or higher) in Individual Support (Aged Care) Experience working in Residential Aged Care (minimum two years' experience) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service skills and solid understanding of Client Directed Care A strong ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team Proficient and competent in a range of clinical skills relevant to your profession Strong ability to achieve goals within the set time frames Sound understanding and knowledge of best practice principles relating to Work Health and Safety, Infection Control and Incident Reporting A current Criminal Record Check It will be advantageous if you also have: Completed a First Aid certificate or qualification in Dementia or other relevant aged care course Working knowledge of the aged care Accreditation Standards & ACFI Well developed computer skills Willingness to develop skills in line with current care and support practices relevant to aged care How to apply We look forward to receiving your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria in the description above. As we are keen to see the right person settle into the role quickly, we encourage you to apply early. For further information, please visit our website www.summitcare.com.au We believe that recruitment for our roles should be on merit alone and recognise the importance of a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and a supportive work environment. If you have any special support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us during your application. The Fine Print For candidates: you must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for our roles, and that candidates may be subject to a range of probity and wellbeing checks in the recruitment process. For recruiters: we appreciate your work, but wish to recruit for this role directly.

About the Organisation The Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (YYMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS). The YYMS's functions include providing comprehensive primary health care services to the Aboriginal populations and others in and around Halls Creek. The service provides primary health care clinical services and population health programs in Halls Creek and at the outlying Ringer's Soak community. About the Opportunity The Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation has an opportunity for a highly motivated Child and Maternal Health Nurse to join their team in Halls Creek. This position is available on a full-time, six month contract with the possibility of extension subject to performance and achievement of targeted outcomes. This is a varied role in which you'll be primarily responsible for providing Child Health nursing servi ces and midwifery services, including antenatal and post natal care to women with significant risk, in and around the Halls Creek region. This role will operate largely in communities affected by multiple layers of trauma and inter-generational trauma. Specifically, some of your key responsibilities will include: * Providing primary health care to patients, including shifts in the clinic; * Performing health checks on children aged between 0 and 5 years old; * Identifying children at risk and developing/implementing management plans for these; * Liaising with relevant agencies/departments to ensure care for children at risk, as well as for their families or care givers; * Working closely with health professionals to develop programs that enhance the care, health and wellbeing of women, babies and families; * Conducting health education with all children, parents and care givers' clients; and * Providing supervision and train ing to other Aboriginal Health Workers that wish to be involved in the Child Health Program. About the Benefits YYMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. You'll enjoy an incredible level of variety, with new locations and challenges each and every day! For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration (commensurate with experience and qualifications), plus a range of great benefits including: * Annual airfares after 12 months of employment; * Salary packaging options; * 5 weeks of annual leave per year; * Relocation assistance (negotiable); and * Subsidised rental accommodation. While you will face diverse new challenges in these roles, you will also enjoy worki ng in a close-knit and supportive work environment. This is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to make a difference in Aboriginal health! This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location. Make a positive difference - Apply Now!

Dual Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife and Registered Midwife   Working across four hospitals Cootamundra, Temora, Tumut and Young Multiple permanent positions available – part time and full time options About us At Murrumbidgee Local Health District we provide a range of public health services to the Riverina and Murray regions of New South Wales. With around 241,000 residents living within our District we employ approximately 4,000 staff who work within our 31 hospitals and health services / programs. Offering a new and interesting model of employment for Registered Midwives (RM), we have multiple opportunities for experienced and dynamic RMs to work across four great MLHD hospitals, including Cootamundra, Temora, Tumut and Young. To learn a little bit about each of these facilities and locations please click here https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-facilities