Employment Opportunities

Do you want to be part of a values based organisation working to make a real difference in people's lives and communities across South Australia?

Baptist Care (SA) offers a supportive work environment, opportunities to further develop your professional skills and attractive salary packaging options.

Applications should be sent by email to hr@baptistcaresa.org.au, or sent to:
Confidential - Human Resources, Baptist Care (SA)
157 Beulah Rd, Norwood SA 5067

Please note an offer of employment to the successful applicant is subject to the satisfactory outcome of a screening and criminal history check.

The following positions are currently available...

Enrolled and Registered Nurses, Aged Care

Posted Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Southern Adelaide location with flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

We are seeking committed and skilled Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses to join our team at our ageing in care facility at Morphett Vale.  You should have experience working with older people and their families to ensure a good quality of life experience.

Baptist Care (SA) offers above award rates plus full salary sacrificing options to increase the value of your take-home pay.  Applicants must hold a current Enrolled or Registered Nurse certificate with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia.

Enrolled Nurses will have professional clinical skills and be able to communicate with residents, family, staff and health professionals.  You will encourage residents and involve them and their families in decisions relating to their care.

Registered Nurses will be required to supervise staff and apply clinical knowledge and skills to achieve quality resident outcomes.

For more information contact Ailsa Bradfield, Director of Care on 08 8322 4099.

Applicants should provide a Resume addressing the main elements of the Job & Person Description available here for Enrolled Nurse and Registered Nurse.  Applications close 5 pm on Friday, 10th September 2010.

Foster Care Assessor & Support

Posted Monday, August 30th, 2010

Baptist Care (SA) provides home based foster care services across the metropolitan region. Due to the sudden expansion of required Foster Care placements within various programs in Youth Care we initially need to secure a full-time Foster Care assessor and support worker with the anticipation that this role may become on-going.

It is essential that you have the following experience:

  • Sound knowledge of the Alternative Care system in South Australia
  • Comprehensive knowledge of DFC policies and guidelines and foster care legislation

You must hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Social Science or Behavioural Sciences and a Certificate IV in TAA would be an advantage.  You must have a current driver’s license and may be required to use you own vehicle for which travel costs will be reimbursed at the appropriate rate.  You should be able to work evenings and weekends.

You will have current training in Child Safe Environments and Foster Carer assessment processes and hold a National Criminal History check that has been issued less that one year prior to the commencement of your role.

Please download a Job & Person Specification here. For more information contact Roslyn Francis, Senior Manager Youth Care on 0466 137 262. Applications close 5PM Friday 3rd September 2010.