Care Partner (Registered Nurse)

LDK Seniors Living; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Free on-site parking

Purchased leave options

Salary packaging with novated leasing

Rewards and retail discounts program

Free daily coffee/tea/standard bev.

Continuous professional development

Excellent company culture underpinned

Beautiful workplace environment

On-site cafes/restaurants for staff

Cultural events among staff and RES

Employee referral bonus and retention

Job summary

LDK Seniors Living in Canberra is seeking a Registered Nurse – Care Partner to coordinate personalised care for residents. You will combine assessment skills, critical thinking and clinical judgement to oversee a portfolio of residents and support families through care options.

Working with GPs, allied health and care teams, you will develop holistic care plans, monitor wellbeing, and advocate for dementia care and continuous professional development in a values-driven, Love, Decency & Kindness

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with minimum five (5) years clinical and/or community care experience.
• Current Registration with AHPRA.
• Passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care.
• Demonstrates clinical judgement and critical thinking in decision-making.
• Committed to building relationships with residents and families.
• Interested in coordinating care and dementia care practice.
• Willing to contribute to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments, care planning, reviews and evaluations.
• Build trusted relationships with residents and families, monitoring wellbeing.
• Explain care and funding options clearly and compassionately.
• Connect residents with health and support services as required.
• Collaborate with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, allied health and external providers.
• Ensure accurate documentation and use of relevant systems.
• Conduct regular resident and family check-ins.
• Complete Move In assessments and participate in case conferences.
• Respond to emergencies and manage clinical risks.
• Contribute to quality improvement, onboarding and positive team culture.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Dementia care

Care coordination

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About Amberfield

LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer, theatre and beauty salon. The wellness centre offers a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse – Care Partner, you’ll use your clinical expertise in a different way — bringing together your assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical judgement to coordinate and oversee care for your own portfolio of residents. This is a nurse navigation role where you will build meaningful relationships, take a holistic view of each resident’s needs, and guide their care journey. You’ll work closely with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure care is personalised, well-coordinated, and

In this role, you will:

• Get to know your residents and understand what matters most to them
• Complete holistic assessments and develop meaningful, person-centred care plans
• Work closely with GPs, allied health professionals, and care teams to coordinate support
• Help residents and families to understand and navigate their care options
• Monitor changes and adapt care approaches to support wellbeing over time

Role responsibilities

• Coordinate resident assessments, care planning, reviews and evaluations
• Build trusted relationships with residents and families, monitoring wellbeing
• Explain care and funding options clearly and compassionately
• Connect residents with health and support services as required
• Collaborate with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, allied health and external providers
• Ensure accurate documentation and use of relevant systems
• Conduct regular resident and family check-ins
• Complete Move In assessments and participate in case conferences
• Respond to emergencies and manage clinical risks
• Contribute to quality improvement, onboarding and positive team culture

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Registered Nurse with minimum five (5) years clinical and/or community care experience
• Current Registration with AHPRA.
• Are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care
• Feel confident using their clinical judgement and critical thinking
• Value taking time to build relationships with residents and families
• Are interested in stepping into a coordination and nurse navigation role
• Have experience in, or a strong interest in developing, dementia care practice
• Want to make a real difference to how care is experienced
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development

What makes this role a great opportunity?

• The opportunity to really use your clinical judgement and critical thinking
• A focus on quality, person-centred care
• Build ongoing relationships with residents and their families
• Be part of an innovative model that brings together retirement living and aged care
• Work within a team that lives and breathes Love, Decency & Kindness

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

• Competitive salary package
• Monday to Friday 8.30–5 role
• Free on-site parking
• Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it.
• Salary packaging with novated leasing options
• Rewards and retail discounts program
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
• Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
• Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
• On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
• Employee referral bonus and retention bonus

Support & Development

We know this role is a different way of nursing, and you won’t be expected to do it alone.

You will be supported with:

• A structured onboarding and orientation program
• Dedicated Care Partner training
• Ongoing guidance from experienced Care Leaders

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.