"The great thing about aged care is that there are so many roles here that if I chose to change direction I know that there are opportunities"
Irene
General Service Officer
Starting as an Assistant in Nursing, Alberto continued to train and work as a Registered Nurse before progressing his career as a Clinical Educator. “My goal here is always to ensure our residents live their best life"
Alberto
Registered Nurse
Commonly asked questions about Aged Care Jobs in Gippsland
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Nursing is a career where you can make a fundamental difference in peoples’ lives - helping them to make the most of their days. Our Opal HealthCare Academy provides development opportunities so you can expand your knowledge and your circle of influence to make an impact as you grow in your career.
Assistant in Nursing roles require you to have a Certificate Three in Individual Support.
Registered Nurses are required to have a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a current AHPRA registration.
General Service Officers do not require any qualifications but experience working in a service industry is beneficial
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Gippsland is a region in south-eastern Australia, extending from Melbourne's eastern suburbs to the New South Wales border.
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Yes, in Opal HealthCare we require you to have a current police check to work in aged care. If you do not hold a valid check we can organise this for you as part of the recruitment process.
We also conduct two (2) reference checks and a medical check which may include pre-employment drug testing.
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We offer structured career pathways across all areas of care, hospitality and lifestyle. You can progress your aged care career through a number of pathways supported by our professional development and training programs.
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Yes, we have a number of training programs in place to support your career pathway, including:
- Induction and on the job training
- Online learning
- Opal HealthCare Scholarships Program - where we support team members financially towards further studies
- Traineeships
- Graduate Registered Nurse Program
- Internal leadership Programs for new, emerging and existing leaders
- Australian College of Nursing membership discounts
Opal Healthcare Communities nearby in Gippsland
Bairsndale Gardens
Bairnsdale Parklands Care Community has a warm and inviting country charm, our Care Community is located in scenic East Gippsland with easy access to the Bairnsdale town centre and all the delights of the region on our doorstep.
Paynesville Gardens
Paynesville Gardens Care Community is located in the beautiful Gippsland Lakes region surrounded by waterways and parklands, with all the amenities of a regional town just minutes away.
Lakes Entrance
Located in the picturesque East Gippsland region, our warm and welcoming Care Community enjoys the best the coast has to offer within easy reach of the waterways, shops, cafes and regional amenities.
