About the organisation

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that was established in July 2014 to operate residential care facilities and community care programs in the Northern Territory. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River. It’s our goal to offer opportunity and choice so individuals can live life in all its fullness. 

About the role

Located in Palmerston, Terrace Gardens is an 88-bed residential aged care home with a welcoming feel with a peaceful atmosphere. At Terrace Gardens, we recognise the importance of family and community connections and we actively support cultural customs, beliefs and practices and incorporate those into our care for residents, in accordance with industry best practice.

At Terrace Gardens we now have a permanent full time position for a clinical nurse manager to join our team, working Monday - Friday. In this role you will provide leadership, support and guidance to other clinical staff in the provision of quality care, based on resident needs that enhances and promotes quality of life and ensure that care is consistent with the mission of ARRCS and current best practice. 

About you

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous clinical experience, ideally within an aged care facility
• Advanced working knowledge of contemporary nursing practice
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including experience supervising teams
• Practical knowledge and experience undertaking clinical assessments and developing appropriate care plans
• An ability to undertake manual handling
• Must have a current National Police Check, OCHRE card, 2021 Flu vaccination and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing

About the benefits

As an ARRCS employee, you play an important and rewarding role in helping vulnerable people to live life in all its fullness, every day. As ARRCS are a NFP Organisation, we also have a host of employee benefits including:

• CBB Salary Packaging - Tax-free money to pay debts such as Rent & Mortgage
• 9.5% Superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Wellness & Employee Support Services
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 6 weeks annual leave
• $2,500 relocation assistance available & subsidised on-site accommodation