• Make a difference in the lives of our residents.
• Generous Sign on Bonus
• Work for a 4000+ organisation that has an impact on the community.

Churches of Christ,Kolan Gardens Aged Care Service, Gin Gin

Permanent, Part-time and Casual Opportunities

Imagine a career with Churches of Christ

Churches of Christ has been there for thousands of Australians who've needed our compassion and care for 140 years. Our team of 4000 is helping to build communities across Queensland where people are enabled to live hope-filled, meaningful lives.

We are tremendously proud of the work our team does in our services. We provide the support, training, and flexibility so you can focus on caring for our residents, giving them personalised support and attention.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Part-time applicants are eligible for the following benefits

We offer 5 weeks annual leave, generous salary sacrificing options, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development and growth. If you live and work in areas identified as remote areas by the ATO you will be able to salary package 50% of your mortgage interest, rent, fuels (electricity and gas bills), or the purchase cost of a home above the standard salary packaging amount ($15,900 annually).

In addition, Churches of Christ have options to offer rental assistance and relocation assistance at remote and rural locations.

Lastly, Churches of Christ are offering a generous Sign on and Retention cash bonus of up to $8000.

You will be eligible for the following cash bonuses:

• $1000 on sign on - paid after third fortnight
• $1500 after 6 months
• $2500 after 12 months
• $3000 after 24 months.

For part-time employees, this amount will be paid on a pro-rata basis based on the ordinary hours of work during the period.

For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.

This Part time position will require you to work a minimum of 30 hours per fortnight, primarily Afternoon shifts, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts to cover sick and annual leave.

We also have opportunities for Registered Nurses to join us on a Casual basis, where you can enjoy the following benefits;

• Great work/life balance;
• 25% casual loading;
• Flexible shifts;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• Employee Discount program, through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JBHIFI etc).

About you

You are a compassionate health care professional able to provide care with empathy and kindness. Your attention to detail will ensure that you are effectively monitoring the progress of the residents and administering medication or providing referrals where needed. Your strong communication skills will enable you to understand and communicate with not only your residents, but also their families and a broader care team.

As a Registered Nurse you will:

• Provide direct patient care, including providing medications and interventions.
• liaise with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and monitor bespoke care plans.
• Monitor and document resident health status and progress and make referrals as needed.
• Educate families about health conditions and medications.
• Provide guidance and support to our team of dedicated care workers.

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• Current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner. Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in aged care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• A National Police Check or ability to obtain.

Under Churches of Christ policy and/or the applicable public health directions, team members are required to be up to date with their COVID-19 Vaccination. As part of the recruitment processes, we ask that you provide evidence that your vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy or the applicable public health direction.

About the location

This role is based in our My Aged Care 4 star rated 22-bed facility, Kolan Gardens Aged Care Service. Located 50km west of Bundaberg, Gin Gin is a quiet rural town with country charm surrounded by beautiful nature reserves, perfect for any lovers of the outdoors!

If you are interested in applying, please click apply or contact Maree Fort on 041573744 for a confidential discussion.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.