Registered Nurses - Talent Pool - All UA Tasmanian Locations

About Uniting AgeWell:

Our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Find out more about us by visiting our Uniting AgeWell website or our Careers page
 
What is a Talent Pool?
An opportunity for Registered Nurses to flag their interest in joining Uniting AgeWell and to let us know their:

• preferences for particular sites
• preferences for particular shift lines
• availability to work.

If you are an Enrolled Nurse, please don't apply here and instead head to our Enrolled Nurse Talent Pool to participate.
 
How does a Talent Pool work?

• You express your interest by completing an online application
• There are more questions than an usual application because we want to understand exactly what you're looking for and your availability
• We use all your information to pre-screen your application and 'match' you to possible opportunities as they arise
• We will flag to you any available opportunities that match what you're looking for faster than standard advertising

What are we looking for?

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Div 1
• Current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People Card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance / NDIS clearance
• Deliver high quality nursing skills to residents and support their families, with consideration for cultural, spiritual and individual needs
• Experienced as a registered nurse in residential aged care/ home care (preferred)
• Experienced with dementia care and palliative care support (desired)
• Proficiency in decision making, critical analysis and on the spot problem solving
• Demonstrated abilities to delegate and prioritise in a fast paced environment with exemplary communication skills in a team and one on one interactions
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Why should you consider participating?

• Uniting AgeWell has 8 sites across Tasmania
• We regularly recruit Registered Nurses
• We want to be more proactive and responsive to meeting our operational needs. 

Why you should choose Uniting AgeWell?

• Our sites are easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

What should you do next?

• If you're keen to participate then – apply now!
• Start your application, take your time to upload all your information and start getting matched to available opportunities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
 
You may review a position description here: Registered Nurse PD.pdf

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
 
Ref: 494924

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