Enrolled Nurse

Arcare Aged Care; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care seeks an Enrolled Nurse in Townsville, QLD. You will deliver high-quality nursing care under RN supervision, focusing on residents’ wellbeing and safety.

You will perform personal care, administer medications, monitor health, manage wounds, and document care in eCase. AHPRA registration and Diploma of Enrolled Nursing are required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Adaptable, passionate and eager to learn.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Friendly, clear and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: assisting residents with ADLs such as showering, dressing, toileting and grooming.
• Medication administration as prescribed and documentation.
• Health monitoring: observe and report vital signs and changes.
• Wound care and dressing changes for minor wounds.
• Assessment and reporting: conduct assessments and document care via eCase; escalate to RN.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing

Job description

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care and achieve positive outcomes for residents, in line with Arcare’s values and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assisting residents with ADLs including showering, dressing, toileting, and grooming
• Medication Administration: Administering medications as prescribed and maintaining accurate documentation
• Health Monitoring: Observing, recording, and reporting vital signs and changes in condition
• Wound Care: Providing basic wound care and dressing changes for minor wounds
• Assessment & Reporting: Conducting assessments and documenting care via eCase, escalating concerns to the RN or healthcare team

What we’re looking for

• Current AHPRA Registration and Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
• Knowledge of Aged Care Accreditation Standards
• Adaptable, passionate, and eager to learn
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Friendly, clear, and effective communication abilities

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10, team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Enrolled Nurse North Shore / Townsville, QLD