Job Description

About us:

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective, person-centered, holistic nursing care to residents.
• Maintain a safe working environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adhere to and support the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Caring for People

• Show compassion and commitment to residents, relatives, and team members.

Integrity

• Use authority and responsibilities appropriately and ethically.

Clinical and Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical guidance to residents, their families, and care staff.
• Ensure best practice and quality assurance in all nursing activities.
• Supervise and support Assistants in Nursing (AINs), and nursing students.
• Oversee and ensure accurate completion of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) documentation.
• Manage appropriate allocation and responsible use of medical supplies and staff resources.

Model of Nursing Care

• Provide total resident care using a professional partnership and collaborative approach.
• Promote teamwork among nurses for optimal resident outcomes.
• Facilitate education and professional development of nursing staff, including preceptorships and succession planning.
• Advocate for residents and their families within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Perform additional duties as directed by management

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions
• Recent experience in a clinical setting, hospital or aged care setting
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with the current Public Health Directive for Aged Care Facilities and annual flu vaccination
• Police Check Clearance

Desirable

• Strong self-management and adaptability
• Previous experience in aged care
• Knowledge of ACFI and relevant aged care standards
• Compassionate, respectful, and professional nature
• Commitment to consumer dignity, privacy, and care

What we offer:

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is a not-for-profit organization, offering an excellent working environment, and:

• A negotiated Enterprise Bargaining Agreement,
• Up to six (6) weeks annual leave plus leave loading,
• Salary sacrifice packaging (up to AU $15,900 tax-free per year), including car leasing, rent, mortgage, utilities, and more,
• A free Employee Wellbeing and Safety Program for all team members and their families,
• Fitness Passport, and
• Monthly and Annual Recognition and Reward program
• Salary Range (Full time) - $94,000 - $109,000/annum

Do not wait to submit your resume and cover letter as applications will be assessed as soon as they are received.

We look forward to hearing from you!

*No recruitment agencies please.