Eldercare The Village at Maitland is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses. 

Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with in excess of 1800 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care.

Eldercare has an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join the team at Eldercare The Village located in Maitland.

We have permanent opportunities available. 

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering quality individualised nursing care to residents including complex care needs in particular wound and pain management. You will also have supervision responsibility for staff on the floor to ensure that care provided delivers excellence in customer service to our residents.

About the role

• Located in Maitland, Yorke Peninsula with Regional Allowance
• Permanent part time opportunities - up to 10 shifts per fortnight - see shift patterns below
• Shifts are in charge
• Accommodation can be provided for the right applicant 

Shift Pattern 1

Week 1

Thursday 15:00 - 23:15

Friday 15:00 - 23:15

Saturday 15:00 - 23:15

Sunday 15:00 - 23:15

Week 2

Thursday 23:00 - 07:15

Friday 23:00 - 07:15

Monday 23:00 - 07:15

Tuesday 23:00 - 07:15

Shift Pattern 2

Week 1

Thursday 23:00 - 07:15

Friday 23:00 - 07:15

Saturday 23:00 - 07:15

Sunday 23:00 - 07:15

Week 2

Thursday 15:00 - 23:15

Friday 15:00 - 23:15

Saturday 15:00 - 23:15

Tuesday 15:00 - 23:15

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with a minimum 6 months post graduate experience
• Hold a current AHPRA registration
• Applicants must have at least 6 months experience in Aged Care as a Registered Nurse
• Applicants must be willing to work afternoon and night shifts on both weekdays and weekends
• Possess excellent clinical knowledge and skills
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents their families and staff

If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you:

• Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing
• An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life for our residents
• A values-driven organisation
• A great team environment with variety in the role
• Ongoing professional development in a caring environment
• Modern facility with onsite parking

Eldercare encourage you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.

For further information, please contact Tam Erskine, Site Operations Manager on 8832 2293.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people) and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue.

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to:

• Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines

Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive. 

Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender ‑ based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites.

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Right to Work
To be employed with Eldercare, you are required to have full working rights in Australia. Please indicate your working rights: *

• I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia
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As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year.Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive.Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status. *
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Do you commit to having an annual influenza vaccination
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As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines.Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive.Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status. *
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• I have had my 1st, 2nd dose, 3rd/booster and 4th/winter booster dose
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Qualifications
Do you hold a Bachelor in Nursing ? *
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Do you have a current registration with AHPRA? *
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Experience
Please indicate how many years experience you have working as a Nurse in aged care? *
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• Less than 6 months experience
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How much experience overall do you have working as a Nurse in aged care and/or acute care environments? *
• I have just graduated and have no RN work experience
• Less than 6 months experience
• Between 6 months and 2 years’ experience
• 3 or more years’ experience
Location
I understand that Maitland (The Village) is located in country South Australia approximately 3 hours’ drive from Adelaide. *
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I acknowledge I am applying for a permanent part time position and am available to work the shift patterns advertised. *#J-18808-Ljbffr