The opportunity
This recruitment drive covers 100 permanent, full-time Registered Nurse roles with private hospitals and aged care organisations in various regional Australian locations. The successful nurses will oversee residents' daily care needs and back up the team on the floor.
From a recruiter's view, the employers are after nurses who lead with confidence, communicate well and know the aged care standards, including safe medication administration. They are open to 482 visa sponsorship, with conditions applying.
To stand out, line your history up against the experience rule of 3 months as a Registered Nurse in Australia, or 2 years overseas. Australian experience is preferred, so put any local shifts first.
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Key responsibilities
- Direct residents' daily care and give practical support to your team
- Conduct comprehensive, accurate nursing assessments and provide interventions and treatments
- Hold overall responsibility for residents' nursing care and medication management
- Use nursing practices that build residents' dignity, integrity and independence
- Partner with doctors, allied health professionals and families to plan, carry out and evaluate care, keeping families informed throughout
- Supervise and coordinate care workers, enrolled nurses and other healthcare staff
Requirements and eligibility
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
- Qualified Registered Nurse holding AHPRA registration
- Minimum 3 months working as a Registered Nurse in Australia, or minimum 2 years' experience overseas
- Australian work experience is preferred
- Leadership skills with the ability to delegate and prioritise, plus excellent communication and clinical problem-solving
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience delivering clinical care that is patient-centred
- Knowledge of the Aged Care Accreditation Standards and aged care legislation framework, including safe medication administration
How to apply
To apply for this position:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Make sure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject line: mention the position you are applying for (Registered Nurse).
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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