Night-Shift Registered Nurse - Aged Care Leader

Local Workforce Hire; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Scholarships up to $15,000 for further

Opal Healthcare Academy training

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night duty across SA care communities. You will provide high-quality, overnight clinical care, monitor residents, administer medications and guide the night team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

The role offers permanent part-time opportunities with mentoring and career development via the Opal Healthcare Academy. Competitive rates with penalties for weekends/holidays and 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Night duty experience in residential aged care preferred.
• Strong communication with residents, families and team members.
• Warm, professional and resident-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred clinical care to residents overnight.
• Monitor residents’ health and respond promptly to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Administer medications in line with legislation, policies and clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain residents’ comfort, privacy, dignity and independence.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to care staff on shift.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and quality standards
• Participate in clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
• Liaise effectively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, families, and external providers as required.

Skills

RN registration

Night shift

Communication

Job description

Opal HealthCare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night duty across SA care communities. You will provide high-quality, overnight clinical care, monitor residents, administer medications and guide the night team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

The role offers permanent part-time opportunities with mentoring and career development via the Opal Healthcare Academy. Competitive rates with penalties for weekends/holidays and 12% superannuation.