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QLD - Sunshine Coast, QLD, AustraliaCasual
Part time
Closing on: Aug 26 2022
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About the role:
We are looking for several Assistants in Nursing who have a passion for aged care to join our friendly and diverse team at Calvary Noosa Retirement Community. Enjoy working in a modern facility, located in the beautiful coastal town of Tewantin. Benefit from working in a supportive team who have a strong focus on staff development and growth.
We have permanent part time and casual positions on offer. Benefit from a flexible work life balance with morning and afternoon shifts including weekend work available across a fortnightly roster.
The AIN role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our residents at all times. Under the direction of the RN or EN you will support care delivery through providing personal patient care and undertaking general nursing duties.
What you bring:
A Certificate III (or equivalent) in Aged Care
A passion for working in Aged Care and a sound understanding of the sector
Previous experience in a similar role in Aged Care is preferable but not essential
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/
About Calvary:
Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres
Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter .
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.
How to join the team:
To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please click on the Apply Now button.
Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
Consistent with our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect, Calvary is committed to providing a safe environment to all workers, residents, clients and visitors. As a result Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers and a mandatory Influenza vaccination requirement for residential aged care workers unless assessed as exempt. Evidence of vaccination will be required to be provided during the recruitment process.
