Commonly asked questions about roles with Opal HealthCare
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Our clinical roles require qualifications that will always be specified in the job descriptions.
However, if you have a passion for working in this industry we can support you on a career pathway from no qualifications to fully qualified nurses, managers, and administration support. Check out the Opal HealthCare Academy for more information on career pathways.
Registered Nurses must have a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a current AHPRA registration.
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We can provide free accommodation for you when you join Opal HealthCare as a Registered Nurse at Narrandera Homestead Care Community. The accommodation will be available for your first year with Opal HealthCare in a single-gender shared house.
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Yes, you are required to have a current police check to work in aged care. If you do not hold a valid check Opal 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 toward further studies
- Traineeships
- Graduate Registered Nurse Program
- Internal leadership Programs for new, emerging, and existing leaders
- Australian College of Nursing membership discount
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We are always looking for experienced overseas registered nurses to join our team.
If you have a passion for supporting older Australians and to bring joy to those we care for, then we welcome you to join us.
With a growing population, Registered Nurses in aged care play an essential part in the delivery of quality care. Whether you are looking to have a working holiday or permanently make Australia your home, Opal HealthCare is able to support overseas nurses and make the dream of a new life a possibility.
Before you consider applying for a position in Australia, you must go through and gain registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the national organisation responsible for implementing the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme across Australia.
For more information about obtaining Registration and AHPRA please visit the below.
https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Accreditation/IQNM.aspx
