About us:

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is situated in Mackay and operates two aged care facilities comprising 280 beds across both sites: Good Shepherd Lodge and Kerrisdale Gardens, as well as over 100 Independent Living Units and Home Care services. Our purpose is to provide an excellent working environment, and a caring, safe and stimulating environment that supports our residents and clients to live their later years to the fullest.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated and professional Registered Nurse to join our Kerrisdale Gardens team. In this role, you will provide effective holistic nursing care and ensure a safe working environment for all staff and residents, while supporting a model of care that prioritizes collaboration, continuous learning, and resident wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver effective, person-centered, holistic nursing care to residents.
- Maintain a safe working environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
- Adhere to and support the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Caring for People

- Show compassion and commitment to residents, relatives, and team members.

Integrity

- Use authority and responsibilities appropriately and ethically.

Clinical and Leadership Responsibilities

- Provide direct nursing care and clinical guidance to residents, their families, and care staff.
- Ensure best practice and quality assurance in all nursing activities.
- Supervise and support Assistants in Nursing (AINs), and nursing students.
- Oversee and ensure accurate completion of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) documentation.
- Manage appropriate allocation and responsible use of medical supplies and staff resources.

Model of Nursing Care

- Provide total resident care using a professional partnership and collaborative approach.




- Promote teamwork among nurses for optimal resident outcomes.
- Facilitate education and professional development of nursing staff, including preceptorships and succession planning.
- Advocate for residents and their families within a multidisciplinary framework.
- Perform additional duties as directed by management

Selection Criteria

Essential

- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions
- Recent experience in a clinical setting, hospital or aged care setting
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with the current Public Health Directive for Aged Care Facilities and annual flu vaccination
- Police Check Clearance

Desirable

- Strong self-management and adaptability
- Previous experience in aged care
- Knowledge of ACFI and relevant aged care standards
- Compassionate, respectful, and professional nature
- Commitment to consumer dignity, privacy, and care

What we offer:

Positive Shepherd Lodge Ltd is a not-for-profit organization, offering an excellent working environment, and:

- A negotiated Enterprise Bargaining Agreement,
- Up to six (6) weeks annual leave plus leave loading,
- Salary sacrifice packaging (up to AU $15,900 tax-free per year), including car leasing, rent, mortgage, utilities, and more,
- A free Employee Wellbeing and Safety Program for all team members and their families,
- Fitness Passport, and
- Monthly and Annual Recognition and Reward program
- Salary Range (Full time) - $94,000 - $109,000/annum

Do not wait to submit your resume and cover letter as applications will be assessed as soon as they are received.

We look forward to hearing from you!

- No recruitment agencies please.

Company Overview

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📌 Registered Nurse - Aged Care (Mackay)
🏢 Good Shepherd Lodge
📍 Mackay