Join the team in this sought-after role at Uniting Edinglassie Lodge and make a positive contribution to the well-being of our residents.

• Edinglassie Lodge - Penrith
• Casual Position - Availability for night shifts needed
• Permanent Part-time position, Monday to Friday, Evening shift
• Up to $52.66 p/h + relevant loadings

About Uniting Edinglassie Lodge
Uniting Edinglassie Lodge Penrith is a dedicated Memory Support Unit with long-serving care staff who provide compassionate, specialist care for people living with dementia.
There are four separate households, each with between 14 and 22 residents. Uniting Homemakers ensure that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable. Household Living – our innovative approach to care – empowers residents to live their day, their way, just as they would in any family home.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service, and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.

What we offer you

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available. (Permanent Employees Only)
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a service manager, deputy service manager, clinical nurse educator, and other clinical practice, corporate, and leadership roles.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave (Permanent Employees Only)

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

How to Apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.
Who is Uniting?
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve

Join the team in this sought-after role at Uniting Edinglassie Lodge and make a positive contribution to the well-being of our residents.

• Edinglassie Lodge - Penrith
• Casual Position - Availability for night shifts needed
• Permanent Part-time position, Monday to Friday, Evening shift
• Up to $52.66 p/h + relevant loading

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service, and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team