The Royal Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Your Role as a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that supports the health, wellbeing, dignity and independence of our residents. Working permanent night shifts, you will provide holistic nursing care using a biopsychosocial approach, oversee clinical outcomes, support care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and evidence-based care aligned with Wesley Mission Queensland's Model of Care and values.

You will play a key role in clinical assessment, care planning, medication management, documentation, team leadership and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for residents, families and colleagues.

What We Offer

  • Permanent part-time night shift opportunity offering stability and work-life balance
  • Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
  • Supportive and values-driven organisation focused on person-centred care
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
  • Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment

What We're Looking For

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Demonstrated clinical nursing experience and sound understanding of contemporary nursing practice
  • Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning and clinical reviews using a biopsychosocial model of care
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, coach and support Personal Carers, Assistants in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong clinical decision-making, problem-solving and organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing resident needs
  • Commitment to person-centred care, continuous improvement and quality outcomes
  • Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop knowledge of, aged care standards, legislation and accreditation requirements
  • Alignment with Wesley Mission Queensland's vision, mission and values

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

  • Previous experience in residential aged care
  • Knowledge of dementia care, palliative care, wound management, infection prevention and pain management
  • Experience leading teams within an aged care environment
  • Current Driver's Licence
  • Additional qualifications or training relevant to aged care nursing

Essential Requirements

  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
  • Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy, including applicable aged care and NDIS screening requirements

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Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

Where care meets purpose - At Wesley Mission Queensland, our Residential Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect.

Why Join WMQ Residential Aged Care Team!

It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support residents in maintaining their independence and quality of life. It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful and environment where every individual feels valued and heard. For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it’s a calling.

We have twelve residential homes located at Sinnamon Village, Chermside and Bray Park. Our homes have a diverse range of residents which provides numerous opportunities for our passionate employees to connect and grow meaningful relationships while supporting their quality of life.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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