Registered Nurse

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.

About the role and where you will be working:

One of SCCWA’s founding aged care homes, Villa Pelletier, is centrally located in the leafy, well established suburb of West Leederville in the Town of Cambridge. 

Villa Pelletier provides accommodation and support to 40 residents and encompasses design features that are particularly beneficial to residents with mobility challenges. These include wide hallways and nurse call buttons located in every bedroom, bathroom, and throughout the home.

As one of our Registered Nurses, you'll be expected to lead small clinical teams that provide high standards of person centered care to all our residents. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to improve both their clinical and leadership skills. 

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to work on a casual basis. Candidates are preferred to be available at least 3x days per week for a mixture of Morning and Afternoon shifts. 

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Supervise and direct the delivery of client focused care delivered by staff
• Assess the total health needs of clients and document results thoroughly.
• Develop individual care plans in consult with clients and significant others
• Comply with all relevant legislation and policies.
• Uphold the organization's values and principles in all areas of service delivery.

About you:

As a Registered Nurse, you'll hold a valid AHPRA registration and possess great interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be detail oriented and can work well in both a team environment and independently. You can apply your clinical knowledge to any given situation and achieve quality client outcomes. Experience in Aged Care is ideal, but not necessary. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• A valid AHPRA registration
• An understanding of Commonwealth Aged Care standards & Quality of Care principles
• Good knowledge of AN ACC requirements
• Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers / personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu)
• A completed pre employment health questionnaire

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au