About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 3,500 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

Reporting to the Care Manager, Uniting AgeWell is seeking a Registered Nurse to work within a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to, and assist with, the coordination of high quality best practice effective clinical care that supports and enhances residents and clients individual needs and wellbeing. 

As a registered nurse with UA you will have sound knowledge of ACFI documentation and Commonwealth standards.  Provide leadership and supervision to Personal Care Workers and EN staff and promote a harmonious team approach to the delivery of resident care.

In your application, please highlight which (or any) facility in North/Northwest Tasmania you would prefer to work at: Aldersgate Village (Launceston), Kings Meadows (Launceston) and/or Strathdevon (Devonport).

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
• Experienced as an registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (preferred)
• Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge and skills in Contemporary Aged Care Services
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria/Tasmania’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!