The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side". With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
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Our services include: -
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- Residential Aged Care
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- Home Care Services
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- Retirement Villages
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The Opportunity
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We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team at Gumleigh Gardens Hostel in our Riverina Murray Region. You will bring a passion for person-centred care in providing exceptional clinical services to senior members of the community.
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Gumleigh Gardens Hostel is an aged care home located in Orange, that provides exceptional care to members of the local community, with the ongoing support from a solid, engaged and seasoned leadership and corporate support team.
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In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:
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- Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
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- Open to post-graduate applications
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- Affinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementia
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- Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
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- Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
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- Visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
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- Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
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- Availability to work various shifts across various days
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Benefits and perks
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- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
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- Access to a Wellness Program
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
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- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
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- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
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- Supportive and friendly work environment
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- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
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- Workplace education and support providedOpportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
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Pre-employment screening
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The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-
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- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
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- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
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- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
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Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.
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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine.