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About the BusinessAustralian 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 roleARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to support the team and residents at Old Timers Aged Care facility based in Alice Springs, 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 Old Timers Aged Care facility in Alice Springs sits on the same grounds as Old Timers Village and Flynn Lodge. There are 68 beds, with a mix of single and shared rooms. We also operate a memory support area and transitional care bed are available. Our respite is supported with two dedicated beds and adjacent to the residential aged care facility are 36 independent living units with access to in-home support.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 Hetti Perkins are family orientated and work collaboratively.  Skills and experienceTo be considered for this role, we would require you to have the following:Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.Appropriate working rights for Australia.Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide coordinated care.Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.Ability and willingness to relocate to Alice Springs, NTDemonstrated 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, COVID-19 vaccinations including boosters, , National Police Check, First Aid Certificate, OCHRE card or NDIS Screening and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing with ARRCS. 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, which can provide appropriately an additional $400+ in your fortnightly wage/A 1.75% pay increase every 6 months for the life of the current enterprise agreement.Relocation support of up to $5K (inclusive of NTPHN grant)Employment under our Enterprise agreement offering allowances and higher duty payments when applicable.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 and Alice Springs based roles) In addition, this role provides you with the opportunity to work and live in the 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. Position Description - Registered Nurse - Residential 75000 AUD Alice Springs 0870

Registered Nurse - Old Timers Village

About the Business

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 Registered Nurse (RN) to support the team and residents at Old Timers Aged Care facility based in Alice Springs, 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 Old Timers Aged Care facility in Alice Springs sits on the same grounds as Old Timers Village and Flynn Lodge. There are 68 beds, with a mix of single and shared rooms. We also operate a memory support area and transitional care bed are available. Our respite is supported with two dedicated beds and adjacent to the residential aged care facility are 36 independent living units with access to in-home support.

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 Hetti Perkins are family orientated and work collaboratively. 

 

Skills and experience

To be considered for this role, we would require you to have the following:

  • Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
  • Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
  • Appropriate working rights for Australia.
  • Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide coordinated care.
  • Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
  • Ability and willingness to relocate to Alice Springs, NT
  • 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, COVID-19 vaccinations including boosters, , National Police Check, First Aid Certificate, OCHRE card or NDIS Screening and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing with ARRCS.

 

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, which can provide appropriately an additional $400+ in your fortnightly wage/
  • A 1.75% pay increase every 6 months for the life of the current enterprise agreement.
  • Relocation support of up to $5K (inclusive of NTPHN grant)
  • Employment under our Enterprise agreement offering allowances and higher duty payments when applicable.
  • 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 and Alice Springs based roles)

 

In addition, this role provides you with the opportunity to work and live in the 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 23 Feb 2023
  • Location Alice Springs
    NT / Australia
  • Industry Healthcare & Medical
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided