Lead RN, Aged Care – 6–12 Month Mat Leave

For Purpose Aged Care Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax savings up to $15,900

Salary Packaging GO Salary

Novated car leasing

HEST A super fund access

Exclusive discounts at JB Hi-Fi andEnd

Job summary

Bloom Community Aged Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership and high-quality, person-centred care on a max-term contract covering maternity leave. The role spans 6- and 12-month positions in Melbourne, Victoria, with a friendly, supportive team culture.

You will lead care staff, coordinate care plans, and ensure safe practices while supporting residents’ independence and dignity.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted AHPRA Registration as Registered Nurse.
• Experience in aged care preferred.
• Leadership and delegation within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Recent National Police Check (issued within 12 months).
• Genuine empathy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to care staff, ensuring safe, effective and appropriate care delivery.
• Assess, plan, coordinate and communicate person-centred care in collaboration with care recipients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support positive care recipient outcomes through the implementation of care plans and safe work practices.
• Deliver individualised care that promotes independence, dignity, privacy and wellbeing.
• Monitor care recipient health, respond to changes in condition and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
• Advocate for care recipients, supporting informed choice and decision-making.
• Contribute to assessments, documentation and funding claim requirements.
• Facilitate effective clinical handovers and continuity of care.
• Maintain care recipient confidentiality, dignity and respect at all times.
• Ensure compliance with medication management, infection control, WHS, and quality standards.
• Participate in accreditation activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Empathy

Clinical nursing care

Education

AHPRA Registration (RN)

Job description

Bloom Community Aged Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership and high-quality, person-centred care on a max-term contract covering maternity leave. The role spans 6- and 12-month positions in Melbourne, Victoria, with a friendly, supportive team culture.

You will lead care staff, coordinate care plans, and ensure safe practices while supporting residents’ independence and dignity.