Aged Care Registered Nurse

Ageing Australia; Katherine; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalano Community Association - Katherine, NT is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead on-shift clinical care for up to 18 residents and two respite residents within a culturally safe, First Nations–focused environment.

You will provide person-centered nursing care, lead care staff, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes and strong documentation practices in line with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) recognised by NMBA.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• Aged care experience preferred.
• Strong medication management and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, culturally safe nursing care including medication management and wound care.
• Assess, plan, implement and review individual care in collaboration with residents/representatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and respond to changes in health.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support training and orientation of care staff.

Skills

Adaptability

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Care planning

Medical records

Clinical work

Clinical supervision

Quality improvement

Nursing

Wound care

Care assessments

Infection control

Policies & compliance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (minimum qualification) or Equivalent accredited qualification

Job description

Kalano Community Association - Katherine, NT

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Adaptability Decision Making Skills Communication Skills Leadership Interpersonal Skills Coordination Skills Care Planning Medical Records Clinical Works Clinical Supervision Continuous Quality Improvement Child Care Obstetrics Health Care Good Clinical Practices Medical Surveillance Administration of Medications Multidisciplinary Approach Nursing Quality Management Nursing Home Care Wound Care Carrying out Assessments Influenza Organisational Policies Safety Principles

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

As a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) funded service, Kalano provides care for up to 18 permanent residents and two respite residents from the Katherine region. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting elders to live with dignity, respect, and connection to culture.

As the Registered Nurse on shift, you will provide person-centered, low to medium-level clinical care, lead and support care staff, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, welcoming, and culturally appropriate environment for residents.

Your leadership, clinical expertise, and understanding of the unique needs of First Nations communities will be central to ensuring exceptional care outcomes.

• Provide person-centered, culturally respectful nursing care, including medication management, wound care, health monitoring, and daily living support.
• Assess, plan, implement, and review individual care in collaboration with residents and/or their representatives.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and respond to changes in residents' health or wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation in line with Aged Care Quality Standards and organisational policies.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and support the training and orientation of care staff.

About the Candidate

Kalano Flexible Aged Care Service is seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, culturally safe care to First Nations elders.,

• Bachelor of Nursing (minimum qualification) or Equivalent accredited qualification that is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
• Demonstrated minimum 1 year Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse General.
• Demonstrated experience in aged care, including low to medium-level clinical care.
• Strong clinical skills in medication management, wound care, assessments, and care planning.
• Experience delivering person-centered care and supporting shared and informed decision-making.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work respectfully with First Nations elders, families, and community representatives.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership when required.
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, documentation requirements, and compliance obligations.
• High level of organisational skills, including accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Commitment to cultural safety, continuous quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Mandatory before commencement:

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registered Nurse.
• Valid NT Drivers License
• Valid NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

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