As one of the country’s largest care providers, Brightwater has provided care and support to our clients to pursue the dignity of independence for the past 120 years.

Join Our Dementia Care Team – Registered Nurse Opportunity (Inglewood)

Brightwater is currently seeking compassionate and experienced Registered Nurses with a passion for dementia care to join our dedicated team north of the river at The Village in Inglewood.

About The Village:
Purpose-built to support people living with dementia, The Village offers a unique and supportive environment. The site features 56 private rooms across six individual houses, fostering a homely and person-centred approach to care.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent part-time position
• Week 1: Tuesday PM shift (15:00 – 22:30)
• Week 2: Friday PM shift (15:00 – 23:15)
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts

If you're a Registered Nurse with dementia care experience and a commitment to making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

This positions forms part of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care for, and with, clients of Brightwater Care Group. This position delivers inclusive and person-centred quality care and support in accordance with individualised client Care Plans to ensure optimal service provision that actively promotes choice, independence, and quality of life, in a safe and home like environment.

To be successful, you will possess the following attributes:

• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Deliver a strong clinical care service
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrate the ability to lead shifts with an empathetic and mentoring approach
• Be able to prioritise their workload safely and efficiently with a focus on our clients
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old
• First Aid Certificate (less than 3 years old and valid CPR)
• A satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening check

Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package up to up to $18,550 tax free per annum-meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Discounted membership with the Australian College of Nurses
• Career development and professional development opportunities, as well as 5 days of professional development leave each year
• Scholarship opportunities to staff members who demonstrate an interest in research or further learning to benefit our clients
• Clinical training programs to support staff to enhance their professional skills and knowledge
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers 
• Private Health benefits and discounts 

About Brightwater:

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Please outline which site and/or sites you would be interested in working at in your cover letter.

 At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish. Brightwater encourages applications from diverse backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities. 

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