Registered Nurse $5000 Sign On Bonus

Registered Nurse | Aged Care

Churches of Christ, Fair Haven Aged Care Service, Maryborough

Permanent, Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available

Location: This historical river city known for its striking art, statues, heritage buildings, memorials and museums. Local shopping outlets, eateries, beautiful parklands and medical services are right on your doorstep.

Fair Haven Aged Care Maryborough | Churches of Christ

Benefits

Salary range is $40.46 to $51.75 per hour. Hourly rate based on experience.

We offer 5 weeks annual leave, generous salary sacrificing options, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

In addition, Churches of Christ have options to offer rental assistance and relocation assistance at remote and rural locations.

Lastly, Churches of Christ are offering a generous Sign on and Retention Cash bonus of up to $5000.

You Will Be Eligible For The Following Cash Bonuses

• $500 on sign on – paid after third fortnight
• $1000 after 6 months
• $1500 after 12 months
• $2000 after 24 months.
  
  

For part-time employees, this amount will be paid on a pro-rata basis based on the ordinary hours of work during the period.

For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.

Make a Difference as a Registered Nurse in Aged Care

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and improving lives? Churches of Christ, a leading not-for-profit organization, invites you to join our Seniors and Supported Living team as a Registered Nurse in Maryborough.

The Impact You Will Have

Role

In an aged care setting, Registered Nurses are more than healthcare providers—they are advocates, leaders, and sources of comfort for residents and their families. You’ll play a critical role in:

• Supporting residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Managing complex health conditions and preventing complications.
• Providing leadership and guidance to other staff, fostering a culture of excellence and compassion.
  
  

What You Will Bring

As a Registered Nurse, you are at the heart of ensuring the health, dignity, and well-being of residents in an aged care facility. Your role is vital in fostering a safe, nurturing environment where residents feel cared for and valued. Specifically, you will:

• Assess, plan, and deliver care: Your clinical expertise ensures residents receive individualized, high-quality care that enhances their quality of life. You’ll identify their unique needs, tailor care plans, and make a tangible difference every day.
• Collaborate with care teams: Effective communication and teamwork are essential to providing seamless, holistic care. You’ll work closely with personal care workers, support staff, and allied health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for residents.
• Maintain compliance with standards: Your commitment to upholding accreditation and quality standards helps ensure that the care provided aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements, safeguarding both residents and staff.
  
  

About You

To excel in this role, you bring a blend of clinical competence, compassion, and adaptability. Your dedication to resident-centered care and your ability to work collaboratively will empower you to succeed.

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration: Ensures you are qualified and meet the professional standards to provide nursing care in Australia.
• First Aid and CPR certificate: Demonstrates your readiness to respond to emergencies effectively.
• Experience in aged Care or similar settings: While not mandatory, familiarity with aged care equips you to handle the unique challenges of this environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current driver’s licence, National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check – or the ability to acquire.
• Undergo a National Personal Insolvency Check.
  
  

Desirable Attributes

• Postgraduate qualifications in gerontology, dementia care, or a related field are an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with residents and their families.
• A proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and professional growth.
  
  

By embracing this role, you have the opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact on residents’ lives, their families, and the aged care community as a whole.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to Make an Impact - Apply Today!

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. “Click the Apply Button”. For further inquiries, contact Mel Andersen on 07 4122 5600.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.