The Opportunity

You’ll play an integral role in delivering person-centred care for our residents, supported by a team of carers. At Bupa you’re encouraged to develop real relationships with residents, and that makes it easier to provide better care, helping you to make a difference to our resident’s quality of life. This means you’ll gain greater satisfaction and pride seeing the long-term impacts your expertise can add to Bupa’s more holistic form of care.

About the Home

Bupa Waratah is a modern care home set in the quiet residential suburb of Waratah, Newcastle. You will be close to the local community with Waratah village shopping centre, parks including Blackbutt reserve, Newcastle Harbour and local beaches. It consists of 109 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

Why Bupa Waratah Care Home

Working in such a complex and specialised area brings a huge variety of opportunities. You’ll be encouraged to develop your clinical expertise while building deeper relationships with residents and their families. You’re sure to gain more satisfaction from working alongside colleagues who have the same passion.

To learn more about our care home please visit: [1] Bupa Waratah – Aged Care Homes | Bupa Aged Care

This is a permanent opportunity paying between $32.67 – $42.87 per hour + super, subject to number of years of experience.

What’s in it for you?

* Eligibility for Government payment up to $3,700 after 12 months service with Bupa Aged Care
* Supportive, dedicated General Manager and Leadership Team culture
* Career progression opportunities
* Internal transfers across our care homes
* We set you up for success from the outset with our comprehensive Induction and Buddy Program to ease you into your new role
* Recognition Program – Bupa Love
* Discounts on Bupa products – Healthcare, Optical, Dental & other retail partners
* A ‘People First’ wellness program – SMILE
* Sponsorship opportunities for eligible workers
* Relocation assistance available

The Role

* Lead a care team to deliver the highest quality, person-first, care to our residents
* Prepare high-quality care plans and assessments
* Maintain quality care documentation
* Ensure safe medication administration, best practice wound care and clinical support for our residents, in line with resident needs and legislative requirements
* Support the Clinical Care Manager with the management and completion of AN ACC assessments
* Actively engage in handovers with the Clinical Care Team to ensure continuity of care across shifts
* Adhere to all relevant legislative requirements and quality guidelines

Skills and Experience

* Registration with AHPRA as a Div 1 Registered Nurse – Essential
* Ability to work as part of a tight knit team and delegate effectively
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

If you’d like to be at the heart of delivering person-first care, click apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.

Bupa Villages and Aged Care is a NDIS approved provider. As part of the NDIS scheme, employees working within a NDIS facility, in a risk assessed role, must have a completed NDIS check.

To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: www.bupa.com.au/careers

Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity, and own story is respected and valued.

References

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1. https://www.bupaagedcare.com.au/aged-care-homes/bupa-waratah

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