Assistant in Nursing

You are passionate about your residents. Here, you will be with like-minded colleagues who understand how important teamwork, open communication and a positive attitude are to both you and our residents.

We know you want to focus on relationships, not just tasks, so we will support you with a unique relationship-based care system and a priority on maintaining good staffing levels.

You also have a life and responsibilities outside of work though, and we will work with you to agree the shifts that suit you and remain flexible and open-minded about whatever might come up in the future.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Grafton, on a Casual basis.

We are looking for candidates that hold a Cert III or IV in Individual Support, or equivalent (or who are willing to undertake these studies).

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)

• 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)

• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
• Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
• Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave

• Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day

• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support

• Work/life balance. Options to work morning, afternoon or night shifts

• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:

• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.

• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.

• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.

• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.

• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey
• Get recognised for your great work Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.