Night Shift RN — Aged Care Leadership & Scholarships

Opal Healthcare; City Of Melville; Hybrid; AUD 66,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Scholarship opportunities up to $15,00

Internal/external career development

Job summary

Opal HealthCare Murdoch Gardens Care Community in Western Australia seeks an experienced Night Duty Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, resident-centred care overnight.

You'll lead clinical care on shift, monitor residents, administer medications, and support a calm, dignified night routine while collaborating with a skilled team. Night shifts offer mentoring, career development, and scholarship opportunities through the Opal Healthcare Academy.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Night duty experience in residential aged care is highly regarded.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

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, WHS, and quality standards.
• Participate in clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
• Liaise effectively with medical practitioners, families, and external providers as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Night shift experience

Person-centred care

Education

Registered Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Murdoch Gardens Care Community is located in a peaceful neighbourhood adjacent to Murdoch University with a retirement village next door. Our 141 bed Care Community is just 20 minutes south of the Perth CBD and is a spacious and elegant home with flourishing gardens. We have a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and encourage residents to stay connected with the local community.

About the Role

• Night Duty Position
• $47.89 - $54.15 (DOE) base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities

This role is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident working overnight, enjoys supporting residents with dignity and respect, and can provide calm clinical leadership during night shifts.

What We Offer

• Night duty shifts in a supportive aged care environment.
• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - such as Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A collaborative team focused on quality care and resident wellbeing.
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference every shift.
• Competitive pay rates, penalties and benefits in line with the relevant agreement.

Key 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.

About You

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Previous night duty experience in residential aged care is highly regarded.
• Confidence working night duty and making sound clinical decisions.
• Strong communication skills with residents, families and team members.
• A warm, professional and resident-focused approach.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career with Opal HealthCare.