Registered Nurse, Yutjuwala Djiwarr - Nhulunbuy

About the role

ARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support the team and residents at our Yutjuwala Djiwarr Flexible Aged Care facility located in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory.

This role will see you providing clinical care to our residents whilst also providing team leadership, supervision and support for less experienced workers to achieve people focused quality care in-line with our ARRCS mission and values. For more information, please refer to or request a full position description.

This is a residential position and would require you to relocate and reside in Nhulunbuy located in East Arnhem Lands, Northern Territory.

Please note: Visa Sponsorship is not available with this role

Remuneration and benefits of working with ARRCS:

ARRCS are offering an exclusive package for skilled Registered Nurses to join our team.  Our package includes:  

• Penalty driven hourly rate of an Aged Care Registered Nurse Level 2 ranging from $51.26 - $53.84 / hour gross base per hour dependent on experience ($101,300 - $106,400 PA).
• $20,000 bonus for your first 12 consecutive months of employment – Paid in 2 x $10,000 payments commencing the completion of 6-month probation. 
• Minimum of 12 months prior experience as a Registered Nurse to qualify for the bonus.
• Access to full salary sacrifice benefits through Eziway Salary Packaging.
• Fully furnished single or shared accommodation at a subsidised rental of $70.00 / week.
• The ability to have ‘Work, Life, Balance’ with flexibility on rostering and working for a family friendly organisation.
• Access to a skilled and resourced in-house Clinical Education team to support you not only on Aged Care legislation and processes, but to continue to work with you with personal, clinical, and professional development.
• Employment terms under a lucrative enterprise agreement which allows for overtime rates, weekend, evening shifts, public holiday rates and additional allowances.

Skills and experience required:

To be considered for this role, we do require evidence of the following:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
• Minimum of 12-months experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in the Aged Care industry. 
• Full working rights to work in Australia.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural care team in a range of settings.
• Knowledge of policy review and implementation for clinical governance.
• Experienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills as well as skills in automated technology.
• Must have a current Flu Vaccination, Immunization History, National Police Check, First Aid Certificate with CPR, NDIS Workers Screening Check and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain all the above prior to commencing.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition throughout the Northern Territory and into regional South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.

For more information on this role or to discuss working and living in Nhulunbuy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team on 08 8982 5200 or email people@arrcs.org.au

We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.