Considering a relocation to Australia?

Seeking a workplace where you can have a Career Pathway and specialise in Clinical Monitoring, Wound Care or Complex Cares?

Do you consider yourself to be a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse? 

We may have an employment opportunity for you!

Palm Lake Care in Bargara, Queensland is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our dedicated clinical team.

What we offer: Joining Palm Lake Care means becoming part of a supportive team in an exceptional work environment. You’ll receive effective guidance and leadership from our Clinical Manager and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Employment Term: Full Time/Part Time Positions. AM, PM and Night shifts available

Remuneration:  $44.51 - $50.54 per hour (AUD) (experience based) + Super + Penalties

Palm lake Care are also happy to offer the following to successful out of region applicants, who may be looking for a sea-change!

Relocation Assistance: Allowance up to $5000 (AUD)– details to be discussed with successful applicants.

Sign on Bonus: $20,000 (AUD) – details to be discussed with successful applicants.

About us: At Palm Lake Care Bargara, not only are we committed to providing exceptional care and creating a community where safety, dignity and choice are paramount – but we are able to offer an unique work-life balance prospect for those who wish to relocate to a seaside haven with a heart and community spirit at its centre, enveloped in the laid back, salt tinted atmosphere of a coastal dream.

We are located 1.5 km’s from Bargara’s picturesque beaches, cafes and walking tracks.

Role Responsibilities: As a Registered Nurse at Palm Lake Care, you will play a crucial role in providing clinical care and services tailored to the individual needs and preferences of our residents.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Adhering and practicing against the AHPRA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
• Respecting all cultures and experiences of our residents
• Maintains and contribute to accurate comprehensive and timely documentation of assessments, planning, decision making actions and evaluations.
• Actively fosters a culture of safety and learning that includes engaging with health professionals and others, to share knowledge and practice that supports person-centered care.
• Participates in and/or leads collaborative practice, and reports notifiable conduct of health professionals, health workers and others. 
• Develops and contribute to personalised care planning. Involving and participating with our residents and their representatives in case conferencing. 
• Completing medication administration in accordance with relevant policies/processes, legislation to ensure safe administration, and accurate evaluation of medication. 
• Identifying and responding to residents’ needs, incidents, and changes in conditions
• Educating and mentoring new clinical employees
• Monitoring call bells and facilitating timely responses.
• Assisting Doctors with rounds
• Completing scheduled duties and equipment maintenance

What we are looking for: To excel in this role, you will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

•              Bachelor of Nursing qualification with current AHPRA registration 

•              Previous experience working in an Australian Aged Care Facility

•              Strong understanding of person-centered care principles

•              Competence in medication management, clinical skills and documentation

•              Team-orientated mindset with excellent communication skills 

•              Commitment to continuous improvement and empathy towards elderly residents and their families

•              Knowledge of AN-ACC and Accreditation standards (advantageous)

•              Familiarity with Autumn Care (highly regarded)

•              National Police Check clearance

Apply today! If you are ready to make a positive impact and contribute to our mission of providing exemplary care and services, we encourage you to apply today!

Palm Lake Care is an inclusive and culturally sensitive workplace, we invite individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, as well as from all walks of life, to apply for this role.

Palm Lake Care is unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

All Palm Lake Care Communities are smoke-free workplaces.