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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

Southern Cross Care QLD is currently looking for you to join our Southern Cross Care QLD family in the role of a Registered Nurse based at one of our Residential Aged Care Homes in the beautiful Western Downs region of Queensland.

Whether you'd like to join the team at Illoura Village in Chinchilla, our biggest Home in the area, currently undergoing final stages of an exciting new redevelopment or would enjoy the peace and tranquility of a smaller towns like Miles or Tara we have the perfect place for you.

Chinchilla is located less than 2 hours' drive West of Toowoomba or less than 4 hours' drive west of Brisbane in the vibrant Western Downs Region of Queensland. It provides a hub to the surrounding towns including Miles, Tara or Taroom, which are only a short drive away and may also offer opportunities for you to use and extend your nursing skills.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

As a Registered Nurse with Southern Cross Care Queensland working in our rural communities you will enjoy:

• Your choice of Full-time or Part-time work,
• Our Full-time Registered nurses earn over $150,000 per year with the benefit of Not-for-Profit Salary packaging options,
• Generous salary packaging– claim up to $18,500 tax free,
• Plus a relocation Bonus,
• Plus Accommodation or rental assistance,
• Plus biannual bonus structures,
• And accelerated pay and career progression available through individually designed training programs and with support from highly skilled professionals.

This is an unmissable opportunity for you to join a growing organisation with a great staff culture, ongoing individualised training, an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Wagestream (access 50% of your earned wages early)

We offer a multicultural workplace with a family fun model of care to ensure our Residents always feel safe and happy.

What is the role?

In this role, as a Registered Nurse you will provide the highest standard in person centred care, sharing your knowledge of best practice in monitoring and assisting in the care of our residents. You will work under the direction of a strong Clinical Manager aligned with contemporary practice, to provide advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents.

Are you looking for your next adventure?
Whether you are a new graduate Registered Nurse who has just finished your studies or an experienced Registered Nurse looking for that exciting career path change, we have the role for you at one of our homes. 

What you will bring to the role?  

• You will be a Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA Registration
• You can be a newly graduated nursing student or new to the Aged Care industry - we welcome all applications, nationalities and experience levels
• You will have a strong clinical focus with the ability to provide a high level of holistic support that best suits the individual
• You are dedicated to caring for older people to live their best lives
• You will work well within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills
• You must hold the right to work in Australia. 

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland? 

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
 
How can you apply?

If you are a Registered Nurse ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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