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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 Queensland has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join us in the role of Learning & Development Partner - West. This role offers a hybrid working environment with the flexibility of creating your own schedule to deliver learning programs to staff at our Residential Aged Care Homes in Chinchilla, Taroom, Miles, Tara as well as Allora.

In this full-time role, as a Learning & Development Partner, you will provide support to Residential, Clinical and Home Care Managers in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing administration of learning and organisational development programs. An ability to forge and develop strong relationships with staff and management at homes is integral to this role, as is a passion for delivering exceptional learning programs focused on excellence in consumer directed care.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
• Generous car allowance
• Opportunity to join a supportive organisation offering exciting professional development growth
• Great staff culture
• Financial support programs 
• Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Purpose driven organisation making a real difference

What are the key responsibilities? 

Reporting to and supported by the Learning & Organisational Development Manager in the role of the Learning & Development Partner your will:

• Conduct training needs analysis at sites in conjunction with business partners and managers to identify, analyse and prioritise learning and development needs across the organisation in all work streams
• Assist with the preparation and planning of the Organisational Learning Calendar and deliver programs as agreed with stakeholders
• Assist with the development of learning resources
• Deliver and evaluate competency assessments for all clinical skills 
• Forge and develop relationships with staff and management at sites, to foster retention and recruitment of clinical, care and ancillary staff
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver learning programs, including site-based resources (Learning Ambassadors) to promote and encourage learning at and across sites
• Assist with the delivery of compliance training and assessments for the Mandatory Training Month 

What will you bring to the role? 

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing
• Current APHRA registration as a Registered Nurse (desirable)
• Current Certificate 4 Training and Assessment (TAE 40116)
• Work experience in the aged care, disability or health sectors and knowledge of accreditation principles and aged care standards
• Demonstrated experience in modelling professional behaviours and delivering adult Learning & Development programs and initiatives, ensuring training is engaging and inspiring
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work on an individual and team basis, within a set timeframe and in an environment of change and conflicting demands
• Demonstrated ability in effective written, verbal and digital communication skills, including proven experience in mentoring and educating staff in formal and informal settings (required)
• You must be able to travel to sites with potential for overnight stays

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 believe you have the qualifications and experience needed to fill this role and are 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 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 individuals, 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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