Job Description
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About us
/n 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 setting, and a caring, safe and stimulating environment that supports our residents and clients to live their later years to the fullest. /n /n The Opportunity /n 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 protected working environment for all staff and residents, while supporting a model of care that prioritizes collaboration, continuous learning, and resident wellbeing. /n /n

Key Responsibilities
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- Deliver effective, person-centered, holistic nursing care to residents. /n
- Maintain a safe working environment for residents, staff, and visitors. /n
- Adhere to and support the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd. /n /n Specific Duties and Responsibilities /n /n Caring for People /n /n
- Show compassion and commitment to residents, relatives, and team members. /n /n Integrity /n /n
- Use authority and responsibilities appropriately and ethically. /n /n Clinical and Leadership Responsibilities /n /n
- Provide direct nursing care and clinical guidance to residents, their families, and care staff. /n
- Ensure best practice and quality assurance in all nursing activities. /n
- Supervise and support Assistants in Nursing (AINs), and nursing students. /n
- Oversee and ensure accurate completion of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) documentation. /n
- Manage appropriate allocation and responsible use of medical supplies and staff resources. /n /n Model of Nursing Care /n /n




- Provide total resident care using a professional partnership and collaborative approach. /n
- Promote teamwork among nurses for optimal resident outcomes. /n
- Facilitate education and career development of nursing staff, including preceptorships and succession planning. /n
- Advocate for residents and their families within a multidisciplinary framework. /n
- Perform additional duties as directed by management /n /n Selection Criteria /n /n Essential /n /n
- Bachelor of Nursing /n
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) /n
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions /n
- Recent experience in a clinical setting, hospital or aged care setting /n
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with the current Public Health Directive for Aged Care Facilities and annual flu vaccination /n
- Police Check Clearance /n /n Desirable /n /n
- Strong self-management and adaptability /n
- Previous experience in aged care /n
- Knowledge of ACFI and relevant aged care standards /n
- Compassionate, respectful, and professional nature /n
- Commitment to consumer dignity, privacy, and care /n /n

What we offer
/n /n Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is a not-for-profit organization, offering an excellent working environment, and: /n /n /n
- A negotiated Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, /n
- Up to six (6) weeks annual leave plus leave loading, /n
- Salary sacrifice packaging (up to AU $15,900 tax-free per year), including car leasing, rent, mortgage, utilities, and more, /n
- A free Employee Wellbeing and Safety Program for all team members and their families, /n
- Fitness Passport, and /n
- Monthly and Annual Recognition and Reward program /n
- Salary Range (Full time) – $94,000 – $109,000/annum /n /n /n Do not wait to submit your resume and cover letter as applications will be assessed as soon as they are received. /n /n We look forward to hearing from you /n /n /n *No recruitment agencies please. /n

📌 Registered Nurse (Mackay)
🏢 Good Shepherd Lodge
📍 Mackay