Transition to Professional Practice Program Regional Aged Care

Employment type: 0.6 FTE to full-time permanent

Location:Whyalla Port Pirie Claire and Jamestown

Do you live in a regional area or have you ever thought about making the move This could be your chance to join one of our incredible regional teams. Chat with us about the opportunities available and the generous relocation support we offer.

There to care. Here for good.

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You dont and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.

Weve been a leading provider of aged care in over 20 communities across South Australia. Weve been doing this work since 1953. Thats a long journey and were proud of our stability and strength. Were also proud of the security and opportunity that this brings for our people.

Now were on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact hand in hand with our fantastic team.

Here every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Registered Nurse andshape your future and ours.

Why a regional career with Helping Hand

Choosing a regional placement isnt just a career move its a lifestyle decision. When you work in one of our regional sites you benefit from more than just meaningful work.

• Stronger connections:regional teams are close-knit and community focused. Youll feel a real sense of belonging with the chance to make lasting professional and personal connections.
• Accelerated experience:in regional settings youll develop your skills quickly by taking on diverse responsibilities and becoming a trusted visible presence in the team.
• Affordability and lifestyle: enjoy a lower cost of living shorter commutes and more time for what matters. Each of these towns offers the charm of country living with modern comforts.
  • Whyalla: affordable coastal lifestyle scenic beaches future focused economy and vibrant local culture
  • Port Pirie:friendly community heritage charm and convenient access to the Southern Flinders Ranges
  • Clare:located in wine country with rolling hills bike trials and a relaxed outdoorsy lifestyle
  • Jamestown:family-friendly with strong local networks and a genuine community spirit

A brighter future with Helping Hand for older people and for you.

Our Transition to Professional Practice Program is designed to help you thrive from day one with structure mentorship and exciting opportunities to specialise.

As a Transitionto Professional Practice Program participant you will work closely with other health professionals in multi-disciplinary teams. You will enjoy this program if you are passionate about supporting the lifestyle and choices of our clients love a challenge thrive in a busy environment and work effectively in a team-based environment of care.

This innovative Transitionto Professional Practice Program consists of the following:

Year 1

• Enrolment in the ANMEC Transitionto Professional Practice Program which is fully funded by Helping Hand.
• Learn from expert ANMEC facilitators and Helping Hand Clinical Educators.
• Use a simple workbook to guide your learning most of it is completed in class!
• Participants will be required to attend one day of paid training every three to four weeks off site in Port Pirie. Travel will be required to attend these training days.

Year 2

• Is a specialised individual program to focus on your Clinical areas of interest and expertise
• Well help you explore specialised pathways tailored to your interests whether thats further study stepping into leadership roles like Clinical Nurse or mastering documentation and care planning.
• Other specialist areas such as Dementia Care Palliative Care Infection Control Wound Management etc and then be seen as a subject matter expert in your area of interest and support the residents and our teams with your expertise

What youll bring

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Nursing qualification
• Current AHPRA registration
• An interest in the Aged Care sector
• The ability to operate smartphones and apps (such as Microsoft Outlook)
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one
• Hold a valid and current Drivers Licence as you will be required to travel to Port Pirie from your chosen site.

Youll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• The ability to contribute in a team while demonstrating leadership skills to support and develop staff
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions take initiative and work independently

Please click the link below to view the position description:

Registered Nurse Position Description

Why Helping Hand

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You dont do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand you matter too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope youll love about working with us:

We arewhoyou are:

Heres the thing. When good people come together amazing things happen. At Helping Hand youll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. Theyve been in your shoes - and theyll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

We arewhereyou are:

As our Registered Nurse youll know youre contributing directly to a community you care about. And youll see your impact on the faces of the people youre supporting.

We carehowyou are:

In any job how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. We want you to feel as secure as you can. So were proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established growing organisation like us.

Youll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today or to find out more please contact Tanya Holden onor email: or

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture religion spirituality age gender sexuality disability socio-economic background or personal experiences our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.