• Unanderra location
• Maternity leave cover (AM shifts), 8 months contract starting February
• Also Perm Part Time AM/PM vacancies

Uniting Farmborough, based in Unanderra, is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team on a fixed-term maternity leave contract. This full-time role offers AM shifts only and runs for 8 months, commencing in February. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

We are also seeking to fill permanent part time vacancies for AM & PM shifts.

About Uniting Farmborough

Uniting Farmborough Unanderra is a compassionate home that's purpose-built to provide a high level of aged care with 5 separate households, each with up to 25 residents, including a Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable. 

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 

• Above-award pay rates (up to $52.66 per hour) and maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) 
• Work-life balance with regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit you 
• 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. 
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice 

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. 

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.

How to apply

If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.