Enrolled Nurse - Aged Care Transitional Unit (Temporary)

Publicroles; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

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Job summary

Eldercare is seeking passionate Enrolled Nurses to join our Maitland team, delivering person-centred care to older Australians in a warm rural setting. You’ll work under a supportive, purpose-driven organisation that values learning and development.

With 6 months’ aged care experience and a current AHPRA registration, you’ll mentor Care Assistants, participate in care planning, and ensure safe medication administration while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Working rights in Australia.
• Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
• At least 6 months experience in Aged Care/Health Care as an Enrolled Nurse (or previous significant care worker experience).
• A genuine passion for providing person-centred care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred nursing care that supports residents’ wellbeing.
• Guide and mentor Care Assistants in daily care delivery.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement best practice standards.
• Work within the scope of your role, maintaining accountability for delegated care.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions in line with policy and legislation.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ health and functional status.
• Contribute to care planning, documentation, and evaluation processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication across the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Location: Eldercare The Village, Maitland (Yorke Peninsula)

Type: Casual

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

As one of South Australia’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we’re proud to offer more than just a job. We offer a community. A purpose. A place where your contribution matters every single day.With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

About the Role

We’re looking for passionate Enrolled Nurses to join our dedicated team in Maitland. You’ll be part of a tight-knit crew delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in a beautiful rural setting. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment with variety, autonomy, and the chance to build strong relationships with residents and staff.

What you’ll do:

• Provide person-centred nursing care that supports residents’ wellbeing
• Guide and mentor Care Assistants in daily care delivery
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement best practice standards
• Work within the scope of your role, maintaining accountability for delegated care
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions in line with policy and legislation
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ health and functional status
• Contribute to care planning, documentation, and evaluation processes
• Ensure timely and accurate communication across the care team

What You’ll Need

• Working rights in Australia
• Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration
• At least 6 months experience in Aged Care/Health Care as an Enrolled Nurse (or previous significant care worker experience)
• A genuine passion for providing person-centred care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoy building positive relationships with residents, their families, and staff

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay – up to $31,800 tax free deductions annually with our remote area benefit.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Thrive in a warm, welcoming team that feels more like family

Eldercare’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy.