Aged Care Registered Nurse – 482 Sponsorship & PR Pathway

NSW Health; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship (482/186)

Full-time permanent

Port Macquarie location

Job summary

HealthX is seeking a Registered Nurse (Aged Care) in Port Macquarie, NSW for a permanent, full-time role with 482 sponsorship available. Onshore applicants welcome, with up to $55 per hour plus penalties and super.

This position offers stability, PR pathways after 24 months, and a supportive clinical team. The role focuses on delivering person-centred care in a residential facility, with responsibilities spanning assessments, medication administration, wound care, and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse qualification equivalent to Australian standards.
• Eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years' recent clinical experience in aged care, acute care, or hospital settings.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency (IELTS/OET or equivalent).
• Ability to meet Australian Department of Home Affairs 482 visa requirements.
• Strong clinical competence in aged care nursing practice.
• Commitment to relocating and working in regional Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to aged care residents.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor resident outcomes.
• Manage wound care, chronic disease management, and clinical reviews.
• Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses and Care Staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Liaise with GPs, families, and allied health professionals to achieve optimal resident outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

English proficiency

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

HealthX is seeking a Registered Nurse (Aged Care) in Port Macquarie, NSW for a permanent, full-time role with 482 sponsorship available. Onshore applicants welcome, with up to $55 per hour plus penalties and super.

This position offers stability, PR pathways after 24 months, and a supportive clinical team. The role focuses on delivering person-centred care in a residential facility, with responsibilities spanning assessments, medication administration, wound care, and multidisciplinary