About the organisationAustralian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that was established in July 2014 to operate residential care facilities and community care programs in the Northern Territory. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River. It’s our goal to offer opportunity and choice so individuals can live life in all its fullness.About the roleOur Pulkapulkka Kari (PPK) facility is the only Residential Aged Care Facility located in Tennant Creek, which is 5 hours north of Alice Springs. PPK houses up to 25 residents and provides support to the wider community through our Barkly Community Care Program.We have permanent Full Time opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team at Pulkapulkka Kari Aged Care Facility, located in Tennant Creek, NT.Reporting to the Service Manager, this is a key role within the team and will provide leadership and clinical advice to Enrolled Nurse and Personal Care Assistant staff. This role will be working full time, 38 hours per week.Please refer to the attached Position Description for more detials. Skills and experienceBachelor Degree in Nursing/ Diploma of NursingCurrent AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse2+ years clinical experience, ideally within an aged care facilityAdvanced working knowledge of contemporary nursing practiceExcellent interpersonal and written communication skills including experience supervising small teamsPractical knowledge and experience undertaking clinical assessments and developing appropriate care plansAn ability to undertake manual handlingMust have a current National Police Check, 2022 flu vaccination, COIV-19 vaccination, OCHRE card and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing. Benefits and perksAs ARRCS is a Not for Profit organisation, we have great benefits including;CBB Salary Packaging - Tax-free money to pay debts such as Rent & Mortgage17.5% leave loadingWellness & Employee Support Services6 weeks annual leave$5K relocation package, plus option to secure an additional $3.5K grantRetention bonus after 12 consecutive months Subsidized fully furnished housing provided including utilities  For more information, or to discuss working with ARRCS, please contact Recruitment via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5204.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.Position Description - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Tennant Creek

About the organisation

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that was established in July 2014 to operate residential care facilities and community care programs in the Northern Territory. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River. It’s our goal to offer opportunity and choice so individuals can live life in all its fullness.

About the role

Our Pulkapulkka Kari (PPK) facility is the only Residential Aged Care Facility located in Tennant Creek, which is 5 hours north of Alice Springs. PPK houses up to 25 residents and provides support to the wider community through our Barkly Community Care Program.

We have permanent Full Time opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team at Pulkapulkka Kari Aged Care Facility, located in Tennant Creek, NT.

Reporting to the Service Manager, this is a key role within the team and will provide leadership and clinical advice to Enrolled Nurse and Personal Care Assistant staff. This role will be working full time, 38 hours per week.

Please refer to the attached Position Description for more detials. 

Skills and experience

  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing/ Diploma of Nursing
  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
  • 2+ years clinical experience, ideally within an aged care facility
  • Advanced working knowledge of contemporary nursing practice
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including experience supervising small teams
  • Practical knowledge and experience undertaking clinical assessments and developing appropriate care plans
  • An ability to undertake manual handling
  • Must have a current National Police Check, 2022 flu vaccination, COIV-19 vaccination, OCHRE card and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing.

 

Benefits and perks

As ARRCS is a Not for Profit organisation, we have great benefits including;

  • CBB Salary Packaging - Tax-free money to pay debts such as Rent & Mortgage
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Wellness & Employee Support Services
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • $5K relocation package, plus option to secure an additional $3.5K grant
  • Retention bonus after 12 consecutive months 
  • Subsidized fully furnished housing provided including utilities 

 

For more information, or to discuss working with ARRCS, please contact Recruitment via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5204.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.