Clinical - Registered Nurse

Uniting; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Career growth

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Uniting Narla in Belmont North is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead resident care in aged care, delivering and evaluating care plans to ensure quality of life for residents. You will supervise Personal Care Workers, coordinate with medical teams and families, and support a compassionate, collaborative workplace.

The night shift is a permanent schedule: 3 nights per week — Tue, Wed, Thu, 10:45pm–7:45am.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, good time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet individual needs.
• Lead clinical services with sharp assessment skills.
• Ensure care meets residents' personal goals.
• Liaise with medical and allied health professionals and families.
• Supervise and support Personal Care Workers.
• Lead the team with holistic, critical decision-making.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Permanent vacancy

• Belmont North location
• Night Duty!!!
• 3 nights pw - Tues, Wed, Thurs - 10:45pm - 07:45am
• Permanent vacancy

About Uniting Narla

Uniting Narla is a compassionate home with long-serving people and over 40 years of experience in providing compassionate care.

We provide a high level of care across two separate households and support residents in maintaining their independence as long as possible.

Household Living – our innovative approach to care – empowers residents to live their day their way, just as they would in any family home. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures the community is thriving and doing meaningful and enjoyable things.

What You’ll Be Doing In This Role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service, and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.

What We Offer You

• Above-award pay rates (up to $52.66 per hour + casual loading)
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career & leadership skills
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Career Development Opportunity

Registered Nurses who are new to aged care, or those in their first or second year of practice who have not previously completed a Graduate Nurse Program, are encouraged to participate in Uniting’s Aged Care Transition to Practice Program. This supportive program is designed to build confidence, enhance clinical skills, and provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career in aged care

Who We’re Looking For

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

What To Expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.