Enrolled Nurse – Aged Care Part-Time, Leadership Pathway

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well discounts

Salary packaging

Leadership Program for RNs and ENs

Job summary

Southern Cross Care is seeking a part-time Enrolled Nurse to support residents in our Adelaide aged care home. The role involves supervising Personal Carers, delivering holistic care, and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse to assess needs and maintain safe care plans.

You will be part of a valued team, with access to wellbeing benefits, salary packaging, and a structured Leadership Program for ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing with current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.
• Experience as Enrolled Nurse in an Aged Care environment is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with English literacy for older adults; able to read notes and write progress notes.
• Excellent time management and ability to support other staff.
• High-level understanding of dementia care.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Standards as they relate to accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Health Promoting Services: Promote resident independence, social engagement, and meaningful activities while ensuring infection control protocols are followed.
• Clinical Care: Deliver best practice clinical care, update progress notes, administer medications safely, and collaborate with Allied Health and Lifestyle staff to support resident wellness and re-enablement.
• Governance and Supervision: Mentor Personal Carers, assist Registered Nurses in organising workloads, monitor resource usage, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Aged Care knowledge

Infection control

English literacy

Education

Diploma of Nursing + AHPRA registration

Tools

First Aid HLTAID011

CPR HLTAID009

Job description

Southern Cross Care is seeking a part-time Enrolled Nurse to support residents in our Adelaide aged care home. The role involves supervising Personal Carers, delivering holistic care, and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse to assess needs and maintain safe care plans.

You will be part of a valued team, with access to wellbeing benefits, salary packaging, and a structured Leadership Program for ongoing development.