Wanted: Registered Nurse - FCS Griffith
About the role
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Registered Nurse with enthusiasm and commitment to join our team at Forrest Community Services in our Griffith Office. This is a rewarding role for the person interested in working in partnership with older people in an environment of choice and independence. You will be responsible for carrying out and maintaining Forrest Community Service's high standards in terms of clinical care and support. You will be assisting our clients in their own homes.
Benefits and Perks
We offer a modern well equipped office in a friendly caring environment.
Salary packaging and above Award salary will apply.
You will
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Provide Registered Nurse services - administering care in accordance with each client's individual needs.
Provide Case Worker services - evaluate clinical needs, assessing, planning, and reviewing care in line with each client's individual needs.
Access ongoing opportunities for education and training.
Take advantage of salary sacrificing options.
This role is full-time, primarily during office hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional visits to clients out of hours.
About you
We believe our clients deserve extraordinary support and care so only the best need apply. While industry qualifications are important, we also look for the right person with the right values to fit our team.
You'll have:
A genuine interest in working with the elderly.
A 'can do' attitude and enthusiasm for working as part of a cooperative team.
Sound computer skills.
Ability to supervise co-workers.
A team player who can also work alone.
Experience in working with people with complex care needs.
Good communication and time management skills.
The ability to communicate effectively with the clients, family members and staff.
An attitude of empathy, patience, tolerance and discretion.
Willingness to learn practices and procedures in a positive, safe working environment.
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Qualifications in Aged Care as appropriate (highly regarded).
Experience working in aged care or the health sector (highly regarded).
Work rights for Australia (visa sponsorship will not be offered).
About us
Founded on spiritual support and personal connection, The Forrest Centre is a Riverina-based care provider. We are a registered charity that has been working with the community for almost 40 years to ensure elderly people across the region receive the care and attention they deserve. The Forrest Centre includes Forrest Community Services for at-home care across the Riverina, as well as residential aged care in Wagga Wagga at Loreto Home of Compassion (76 residents), Mary Potter Nursing Home (70 residents) and The Forrest Centre Hospice (10 residents). We employ almost 300 staff across the region, who all share the same dedication to respectful, compassionate and people-centred care.
A word from our staff
"It's a great place to work. It's very caring. You make good friends, and everyone gets along really well. It's just a magic place to work and it's a privilege and an honour to be able to help somebody in this stage of their life." Cheryl
Applications
We assess applications as they come in so please don't delay in expressing your interest for these jobs.
Visit www.forrestcentre.com.au/employment for an information pack and instructions on how to apply.
Email your completed application form (available from the employment section of our website. www.forrestcentre.com.au ) and resume to Debbie Sleeman, Manager, Forrest Community Services: dsleeman@forrestcentre.com.au or to PO Box 842 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Please phone Debbie Sleeman if you have any questions. Phone: 02 6932 3009.
Please note, all employees are required to undertake a police check and you must be an Australian citizen or have work rights for Australia to be eligible.