Lead Aged Care RN — Flexible Part-Time & Impactful Care

UnitingCare SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

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Wellbeing Support

Career Progression

Inclusive Culture

Generous Parental Leave

Job summary

UnitingSA’s Hawksbury Gardens in Salisbury North is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join a supportive team delivering person-centred care in the Northern Suburbs SA. We offer permanent part-time or casual roles, with weekday morning shifts and some afternoons.

You will lead shifts, mentor ENs and PCAs, administer medications, and ensure documentation meets AN-ACC standards. Salary packaging and wellbeing support are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration
• Valid DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Experience with AN-ACC and electronic documentation systems

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive clinical assessments and implementing evidence-based care plans.
• Leading the clinical team on shift, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive care delivery.
• Administering medications and IV therapies in line with the scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Monitoring residents’ conditions, managing acute clinical situations, and escalating when required.
• Providing mentorship and supervision to ENs and PCAs to foster a supportive care environment.
• Engaging with residents, families, and external providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with AN-ACC requirements and aged care standards.

Skills

Medication administration

Wound care

Care plan development

Leadership

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

AN-ACC

Job description

UnitingSA’s Hawksbury Gardens in Salisbury North is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join a supportive team delivering person-centred care in the Northern Suburbs SA. We offer permanent part-time or casual roles, with weekday morning shifts and some afternoons.

You will lead shifts, mentor ENs and PCAs, administer medications, and ensure documentation meets AN-ACC standards. Salary packaging and wellbeing support are among the benefits.