Registered Nurse

About our client

Our client is a Catholic organisation with more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.  Together the team delivers exceptional and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.  As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, they have a strong mission and clear values to give back high quality care to the community.

About the role 

They are seeking applicants with experience working in an aged care environment and can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we’re seeking from other areas of experience and who have the following characteristics in Warrnambool, VIC.

• Highly empathetic 
• Great team player 
• Who gets things done 
• Organised 
• Highly personable 
• Flexible 
• Passionate about delivering the highest level of care and service to our elderly residents. 

You will work together with your colleagues to create an environment where residents retain a level of activity and independence, and are able to participate in a variety of activities and events according to their own interests and wishes. 

About the location

Warrnambool is a vibrant, dynamic city and a great choice for those considering making the change from a big city lifestyle to regional living. Warrnambool is the Great South Coast's centre for healthcare, education, sport, culture and professional services.  As a city of over 34,000 people, Warrnambool is home to great shopping centres, cinemas, a university campus and restaurants – and without the traffic and noise ideal for a growing family.   Health Care & Social Assistance is Warrnambool's largest employment sector, supporting an estimated 4,323 jobs.   Warrnambool is the most liveable regional city in Australia (according to the IPSOS Life in Australia Survey). Warrnambool's liveability is a key feature of the city's identity across Victoria.

Located 260 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, it has a strong maritime history. Known locally as 'the city by the sea', Warrnambool provides the chance to be involved in a range of water events, sports and activities such as whale watching. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1 
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Excellent clinical skill base and knowledge of legislation within Aged Care 
• Experience in leading and supervising teams of people 
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a team environment 
• Provide a valid NDIS clearance check
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).