Job Description
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About us:
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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.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver effective, person-centered, holistic nursing care to residents.
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Maintain a safe working workplace for residents, staff, and visitors.
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Adhere to and support the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd.
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities
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Caring for People
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Show compassion and commitment to residents, relatives, and team members.
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Integrity
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Use authority and responsibilities appropriately and ethically.
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Clinical and Leadership Responsibilities
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Provide direct nursing care and clinical guidance to residents, their families, and care staff.
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Ensure best practice and quality assurance in all nursing activities.
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Supervise and support Assistants in Nursing (AINs), and nursing students.
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Oversee and ensure accurate completion of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) documentation.
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Manage appropriate allocation and responsible use of medical supplies and staff resources.
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Model of Nursing Care
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Provide total resident care using a professional partnership and collaborative approach.
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Promote teamwork among nurses for optimal resident outcomes.
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Facilitate education and professional development of nursing staff, including preceptorships and succession planning.
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Advocate for residents and their families within a multidisciplinary framework.
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Perform additional duties as directed by management
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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Bachelor of Nursing
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Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions
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Recent experience in a clinical setting, hospital or aged care setting
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Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with the current Public Health Directive for Aged Care Facilities and annual flu vaccination
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Police Check Clearance
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Desirable
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Strong self-management and adaptability
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Previous experience in aged care
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Knowledge of ACFI and relevant aged care standards
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Compassionate, respectful, and professional nature
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Commitment to consumer dignity, privacy, and care
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What we offer:
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Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is a not-for-profit organization, offering an excellent working environment, and:
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A negotiated Enterprise Bargaining Agreement,
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Up to six (6) weeks annual leave plus leave loading,
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Salary sacrifice packaging (up to AU $15,900 tax-free per year), including car leasing, rent, mortgage, utilities, and more,
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A free Employee Wellbeing and Safety Program for all team members and their families,
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Fitness Passport, and
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Monthly and Annual Recognition and Reward program
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Salary Range (Full time) – $94,000 – $109,000/annum
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Do not wait to submit your resume and cover letter as applications will be assessed as soon as they are received.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
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*No recruitment agencies please.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Aged Care (Queensland)
🏢 Good Shepherd Lodge
📍 Queensland