REGISTERED NURSE - Night Shift
The Organisation
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality residential aged care, home care, and retirement services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team at Melrose Lodge, an 80-bed residential aged care facility based in Pendle Hill. You will bring a passion for person-centred care in providing exceptional clinical services to senior members of the community.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering person-centred care that empowers our Care recipients to live with dignity, independence, and choice. Guided by a Consumer Directed Care approach, you will ensure the highest standards of clinical governance and service delivery, aligned with Aged Care Quality and Clinical Governance Standards. Your expertise will not only enhance wellness and lifestyle outcomes for our residents but also inspire and mentor our care team, fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. This is more than a nursing role—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day within a mission-driven organisation committed to respect, security, and quality care for all.
Night shift role with mix of weekday and weekend shifts available.
In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:
- Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, including the new strengthened standards
- Open to post-graduate applications
- Affinity and experience working with residents with dementia
- Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
- Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
- Visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
- Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
- Availability to work various shifts across various days
Benefits and perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Pre-employment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.
Interested
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
