Night Shift RN in Charge — Aged Care Leader

Respect Aged Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging of up

Job summary

Cedar Place at Respect Aged Care is seeking a Night Shift RN in Charge to provide high-quality care and clinical leadership overnight. You will oversee clinical care, support care staff, and respond to resident changes to ensure safe, person-centred outcomes.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with residential aged care experience preferred and strong documentation skills. Police checks and screening are required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in residential aged care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead a team overnight and work independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Compliance with police check and aged care worker screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee clinical care during night shifts.
• Assess residents and respond to changes in their condition.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Manage clinical incidents and emergencies.
• Provide guidance and support to care staff.
• Complete clinical handovers and maintain compliance with aged care standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

AHPRA-registered RN

Tools

Nursing software

Job description

Cedar Place at Respect Aged Care is seeking a Night Shift RN in Charge to provide high-quality care and clinical leadership overnight. You will oversee clinical care, support care staff, and respond to resident changes to ensure safe, person-centred outcomes.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with residential aged care experience preferred and strong documentation skills. Police checks and screening are required.