About the business

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory. Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

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.

We have a casual opportunity for an experienced RN to join our team at Terrace Gardens Aged Care Facility. Reporting to the Service Manager, this is a key role within the team and will provide leadership and clinical advice to Enrolled Nurse and Personal Care Assistant staff whilst providing quality care to our aged care residents.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years clinical experience, ideally within an aged care facility
• Advanced working knowledge of contemporary nursing practice
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including experience supervising small 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, Flu vaccination, OCHRE card and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing 

Benefits and perks

As ARRCS is a Not for Profit organisation, we have great benefits including;

• CBB Salary Packaging - Tax-free money to pay debts such as Rent & Mortgage
• 17.5% leave loading
• Wellness & Employee Support Services

Experience working in a remote location and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded.