Night Shift RN — Aged Care, Mentoring & Growth

Opal Healthcare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

mentoring & development programs

Scholarship opportunities up to 15,00

Collaborative team and resident well‑

Meaningful work and genuine impact

Competitive pay rates and benefits in

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Adelaide is seeking a Registered Nurse for night duty shifts in a supportive aged care setting. You will provide high-quality clinical care overnight, monitor residents, administer medications, and lead shift staff with a focus on dignity and comfort.

Ideal candidates hold an AHPRA RN registration, have night-duty experience in aged care, and excel in communication and clinical decision-making. Pre-employment checks apply and a collaborative team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in residential aged care preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts and make clinical decisions.

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

Night duty experience

Communication skills

Clinical decision making

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Job description

Opal HealthCare in Adelaide is seeking a Registered Nurse for night duty shifts in a supportive aged care setting. You will provide high-quality clinical care overnight, monitor residents, administer medications, and lead shift staff with a focus on dignity and comfort.

Ideal candidates hold an AHPRA RN registration, have night-duty experience in aged care, and excel in communication and clinical decision-making. Pre-employment checks apply and a collaborative team environment is offered.