6 reasons to be a registered nurse in aged care
Having worked at BaptistCare over four years, Geeth shared with us why she made the move and why she’s never looked back.
Here are Geeth’s six reasons to become a registered nurse in aged care:
- You’ll use a wide breadth of nursing skills
- You get to know your residents
- You can choose shifts that fit around your life
- You’ll receive a competitive salary
- You will make a genuine difference in people’s lives
- There are ongoing opportunities for professional development
Work life balance
At BaptistCare we value family and believe that work-life balance is important, we offer flexible week days, weekend and permanent part-time roles. You will have the flexibility to spend time with your family and take care of them, while you make a difference caring for older people in your local community.
Susan's story
Like many in her position, Susan found that working in emergency meant long, tiring days, a highly pressured environment, and the inability to get to know her patients.
Susan says aged care is a whole new world in comparison. “There is time and space to build meaningful relationships and witness the difference you are making.” Susan now works the same hours each day, arriving home relaxed and fulfilled.
Steph and Gareth’s story
Having worked for decades as critical care nurses, Steph and Gareth found a beautiful new way of life in community aged care.
“To say it’s been life-changing is an understatement," says Gareth. “We used to tag in and out of shifts,” says Steph. “We can sit down together as a family for dinner now, and the kids get both of us.”
Colleen’s story
Colleen Ross can still remember the first day she put on a nurse's uniform. Young, full of excitement and a passion for caring for people, she never could have imagined that 50 years later she’d still be doing, and loving, this job.
“When I started having kids it changed work for me and I needed something that worked better around the family. I love being able to look after the same people each day. In a hospital setting, people are coming and going all the time.”
Casey’s story
Casey is a Registered Nurse who made the move from hospital work to aged care.
“Nursing is a very giving profession, but moving into aged care was also about taking care of myself so that I could better take care of others,” she explains.
As well as offering better work-life balance, Casey says aged care has given her an opportunity to get to know her residents over time and build relationships.
Gerald’s story
Gerald has worked as a registered nurse with BaptistCare for almost three years, but with over 16 years of experience, he is a wonderful asset to the team, recently moving into the position of residential care team manager!
“BaptistCare is very good for registered nurses’ career development,” he says. “I was enrolled in an Infection Control course after just one year and soon became an Infection Control Lead in the care home.
