We are looking for an Enrolled Nurse with a passion for Aged Care to join our team, covering maternity leave for about 9 months. The role offers an immediate start and is contracted until 1st May 2025. This position involves working 7 shifts per fortnight, with occasional opportunities for additional shifts.

The Organisation: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The position: The Enrolled Nurse (EN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
• Complete ACFI assessments and documentation as required for the shift and contribute to the maximization of income.
• Assist to implement, contribute to and evaluate resident care plans as directed by your supervisor.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Essential:

• Successful completion of a minimum Diploma of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• An understanding of the Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.

• Flexible hours across various shifts.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
  

Our Purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems
Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10 modern, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at three islands, one airport and two mainland ports.

Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises to our sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquarters in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Cruise Whitsundays are seeking Marine Vessel Engineer's (MED 1) to join the team on a casual basis.

Offering a unique lifestyle roster based out of Airlie Beach, The Whitsundays. Working 4 days one week and 3 the next where you never work a full weekend!​ 

This is a hands-on position which oversees, through relevant procedures, the safe mechanical operations of vessels ensuring all repairs are conducted safely and efficiently.

What you will be doing?

• Perform daily engine and machinery checks on assigned vessels
• Alongside the Master, management and safe operations of the vessel in accordance with policies and procedures
• Diagnose system problems as and when they occur
• Ensure all maintenance requirements and ramifications are recorded
• Coordinate and maintain effective vessel preventative maintenance programs
• Accurately maintain logs and work orders through to job completion and sign off
• Assist with securing vessels at the various marinas and island jetties
• Be involved in safety drill practices as required by the Master
• Assist with guest experience duties including meeting and greeting of guests

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team with excellent communication and problem solving skills. You will have demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments and introducing practical safety measures. 

The ideal candidate will be an experience Marine Engineer preferably within the Marine Tourism industry.

Requirements

• AMSA Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID015 Advance Oxygen Therapy
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (QLD)
• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children's Check (Blue Card)

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• 50% off at the Cruise Café & Bar
• 50% off the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits