Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN)

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ARRCS are currently sourcing qualified and experienced Registered Nurses (RN) to support our elderly residents within our Aged Care Facility Katheirne Hostel located in Katherine, Northern Territory.

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This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time basis and are residential roles, requiring you to relocate to Katherine, Northern Territory with relocation and furnished, shared accommodation included in your remuneration package.

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This role will see you providing clinical care to our residents whilst also providing team leadership, supervision and support for less experienced workers to achieve people focused quality care in-line with our ARRCS mission.

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Remuneration and benefits of working with ARRCS:

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- Penalty driven hourly rate of an Aged Care Registered Nurse Level 2 (AM rate) $51.26 / hour - $53.84 / hour ($101,300 - $106,400 PA) gross base.
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- Exclusive $20,000 PA bonus structure for your first 12 months of employment. (conditions apply).
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- $10,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax upon successful completion of probation.
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- $10,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax payable after completion of a further 6 consecutive months service.
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- Fully furnished and subsidized (utilities) shared accommodation included in your remuneration package.
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- Access to full salary sacrifice benefits through Eziway Salary Packaging.
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- The ability to have 'Work, Life, Balance' with flexibility on rostering and working for a family friendly organisation.
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- Access to a skilled and resourced in-house Clinical Education team to support you not only on Aged Care legislation, but to continue to work with you with personal, clinical and career development.
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- Employment terms under a lucrative enterprise agreement which allows for overtime rates, weekend, evening shifts, public holiday rates and additional allowances.
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- Relocation support of up to $5,000.
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Skills and experience

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- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
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- Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
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- Working Rights for Australia – This package is not offered on a sponsorship basis.
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- A minimum of 12 months experience working as a Registered Nurse to qualify for the bonus (in addition to graduate placements) within an Australian health service – With preference within a geriatric or aged care environment however, not essential.
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- Knowledge of contemporary nursing practices.
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- Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural care team.
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- Preferably prior experience working with Indigenous Australians and or working in remote areas of Australia.
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- Demonstrates effective and clear written and verbal communication skills, including intermediate computer skills.
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- Ability to meet and obtain mandatory compliance requirements.
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- Demonstrates and has references that indicate you are a proactive and supportive colleague, you have strong work ethic and, understands that the ultimate requirement is to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to our elderly residents.
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About ARRCS

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Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition programs throughout the Northern Territory and South Australia.

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Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.

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Mandatory compliance

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- Current AHPRA registration as a RN with no conditions.
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- Full working rights for Australia.
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- National Police Check – Lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement.
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- Current year flu vaccination.
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- NDIS Workers Screening check- Lodged or received prior to commencement.
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We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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