About Us

People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? 

Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to work within our Supported Disability Accommodation, you will contribute to the wellbeing of individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities. As we provide 24/7 care, we require our team to be available for various shifts including morning and afternoon as well as weekends. Your leadership and clinical skills will be an asset to the team. In this role you have a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to:

Conduct thorough assessment, care planning, direct nursing care and review cares using biopsychosocial model to optimise customers independence.Provide workplace coaching, guidance and supervision to personnel Carers, Assistant in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses, and act as a role model for Practice and professional conduct.Ensure all Workplace Health and Safety, infection control, safe work practices are always followed.Provide written and verbal repots on the social, physical and emotional well-being of residents to the Clinical Nurses/ Assistant Manager and collaborate with them to achieve quality outcomes for residents.

About You

We are seeking applicants with the following:

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation AgencyDemonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing practice with an understanding of contemporary nursing theory and care documentation models.Generalist registered nursing experience with knowledge of aged care – Highly desirable.Ability to rapidly acquire a sound understanding of appropriate aged care legislated standards and incorporate into daily practice.Relevant probity checks as required by legislation and WMQ policy.Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQL Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why WMQ?

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.