Registered Nurse - Aged Care (Casual)

About the role

Cobar Shire Council is looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified Registered Nurse to work at the Lilliane Brady Village, a 44-bed residential aged care facility in Cobar, a rural mining town in far western NSW. The role is casual and suits someone with previous experience in an aged care environment.

Key responsibilities

• Look after the residents of the facility
• Coordinate resident care needs, including assessment, continence management, wound care and medication management
• Provide supervision, mentoring and guidance to other nursing and care staff
• Liaise with residents and their significant others, as well as with the multidisciplinary team, to achieve resident outcomes

Required profile

• Suitably qualified registered nurse with previous experience in an aged care environment
• Advanced clinical skills and a caring, supportive nature
• Ability to take charge and lead by example, with good time management
• Positive attitude towards resident health and wellbeing and interest in contemporary aged care practice
• Applicants must have suitable working rights and already be living in Australia

Application process

• Apply with a covering letter, current resume and a copy of your AHPRA registration
• Shortlisted candidates undergo a national police check and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

What we offer

• Pay of up to $56.06 per hour (RNY8) plus applicable allowances and shift penalties
• Reasonable flexible working arrangements considered