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About ARRCSAustralian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs throughout the Northern Territory.Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful livesAbout the roleARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified Enrolled Nurse (EN) to support the team and residents at Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care facility based in Tennant Creek, NT on a permanent full-time basis.  Using evidence based best practice, you will deliver person-centred nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team.You will work across a rotating fortnightly roster which includes both day and night shifts and provide clinical and team leadership, supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and support workers to achieve people focused quality care in line with the ARRCS mission.Our Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care facility - or PPK, as it is affectionately known offers a flexible aged care program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those who are identified as members of the community. We have 25 beds in 15 single or double rooms. You’ll hear a lot of happy conversation, singing and laughter at PPK Tennant Creek, with staff taking the time to sit down and yarn. At PPK, we value our personal touches. At ARRCS Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care, there is always plenty to enjoy.This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working and supporting aged care in remote locations. You will have a firm yet caring nature and be a hands-on person who is always willing to jump in and support the team when required. The staff at our PPK Tennant Creek Centre family orientated and work collaboratively. Skills and experienceCurrent AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.Diploma of NursingAppropriate working rights for Australia.Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide coordinated care.Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.Demonstrated understanding of resident centred and residential based care services delivery.Knowledge and experience in Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) – desirable however, not essential.Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural care team.Knowledge of policy review and implementation for clinical governanceExperienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills as well as skills in automated technologyMust have a current Flu Vaccination, Immunisation History including COVID, National Police Check, First Aid Certificate, NT OCHRE card and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing. Benefits and perksAs an ARRCS employee, you play an important and rewarding role in helping vulnerable people to live life in all its fullness, every day. As ARRCS are a Not-for-Profit Organisation, we also have a host of employee benefits including:CBB Salary Packaging available, please click here for more information1.5% pay increase every 6 months for the life of the current enterprise agreement.Relocation support of up to $5K Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self-paced coursesWellness & Employee Support Services6 weeks annual leaveAnnual location allowance (excluding Darwin based roles)Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to an Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self-paced courses In addition, this role provides you with the opportunity to work and live in remote Northern Territory.If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact recruitment via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5222.We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Enrolled Nurse - Position Description 65000 AUD Tennant Creek 0860

Enrolled Nurse - Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs throughout the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives

About the role

ARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified Enrolled Nurse (EN) to support the team and residents at Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care facility based in Tennant Creek, NT on a permanent full-time basis.  Using evidence based best practice, you will deliver person-centred nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team.

You will work across a rotating fortnightly roster which includes both day and night shifts and provide clinical and team leadership, supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and support workers to achieve people focused quality care in line with the ARRCS mission.

Our Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care facility - or PPK, as it is affectionately known offers a flexible aged care program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those who are identified as members of the community. We have 25 beds in 15 single or double rooms. You’ll hear a lot of happy conversation, singing and laughter at PPK Tennant Creek, with staff taking the time to sit down and yarn. At PPK, we value our personal touches. At ARRCS Pulkapulkka Kari Flexible Aged Care, there is always plenty to enjoy.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working and supporting aged care in remote locations. You will have a firm yet caring nature and be a hands-on person who is always willing to jump in and support the team when required. The staff at our PPK Tennant Creek Centre family orientated and work collaboratively. 

Skills and experience

  • Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
  • Diploma of Nursing
  • Appropriate working rights for Australia.
  • Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide coordinated care.
  • Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
  • Demonstrated understanding of resident centred and residential based care services delivery.
  • Knowledge and experience in Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) – desirable however, not essential.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural care team.
  • Knowledge of policy review and implementation for clinical governance
  • Experienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills as well as skills in automated technology
  • Must have a current Flu Vaccination, Immunisation History including COVID, National Police Check, First Aid Certificate, NT OCHRE card and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing.

 

Benefits and perks

As an ARRCS employee, you play an important and rewarding role in helping vulnerable people to live life in all its fullness, every day. As ARRCS are a Not-for-Profit Organisation, we also have a host of employee benefits including:

  • CBB Salary Packaging available, please click here for more information
  • 1.5% pay increase every 6 months for the life of the current enterprise agreement.
  • Relocation support of up to $5K 
  • Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self-paced courses
  • Wellness & Employee Support Services
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Annual location allowance (excluding Darwin based roles)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to an Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self-paced courses

 

In addition, this role provides you with the opportunity to work and live in remote Northern Territory.

If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact recruitment via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5222.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

 

  • Posted Date 20 Dec 2022
  • Location Tennant Creek
    NT / Australia
  • Industry Healthcare & Medical
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided