Registered Nurse

Respect; Bass Coast Shire; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Part time

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Development pathways

Onsite leaders

Job summary

Respect in Regional Australia is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses for casual shifts at Bayview Haven, a coastal-style aged care home. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care with strong medication oversight and on-call clinical support in a supportive team.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA RN registration, have 5+ years' post-registration nursing experience, and be comfortable with night duty and in-charge responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Minimum 5 years' post-registration nursing experience
• Experience in an In Charge role
• Confidence working independently on night duty

Responsibilities

• Complete required funding assessments and clinical documentation accurately
• Maintain contemporaneous documentation reflecting care delivery and decisions
• Provide clinical leadership to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants
• Uphold confidentiality and ensure safety in line with policies
• Deliver clear shift handover to Care Manager and General Manager, identify training needs

Skills

RN registration (AHPRA)

Clinical leadership

Documentation

Night duty flexibility

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About The Role

Bayview Haven offers the best of both worlds: a rewarding aged care career in a relaxed, coastal-style setting. Our team delivers high-quality, personalised care in a modern, welcoming home surrounded by landscaped gardens, outdoor green spaces, and light-filled community areas. With freshly prepared meals, engaging lifestyle programs, and strong on-call clinical and operational support, staff are empowered to focus on meaningful care and genuine connection. Whether you’re already part of the local community or looking for a fresh start by the coast, Bayview Haven is a supportive, close-knit workplace where you can grow your career and enjoy a better pace of life.

We are seeking compassionate and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on a casual basis. Successful candidates will be available to work morning, afternoon and night duty shifts across weekdays and weekends.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality overnight clinical care, providing clinical leadership, overseeing safe and effective medication management, and supporting care staff to ensure residents receive exceptional, person-centred care.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while building strong relationships with residents, their families, and your colleagues. You'll also have the opportunity to further develop your clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We are looking for a reliable and adaptable Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years' post-registration nursing experience, previous experience in an In Charge role, confidence working independently on night duty, and a passion for delivering outstanding aged care. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

No two days are the same! As Registered Nurse you will:

• Complete required funding assessments and clinical documentation accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance and supporting optimal funding and quality care outcomes.
• Maintain high-quality, contemporaneous documentation that accurately reflects care delivery and clinical decision-making
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants, supporting safe practice and professional standards
• Always uphold confidentiality and ensure staff work safely and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• Provide clear, concise shift handover and reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, and identify training and development needs within the team

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with no restrictions to practice
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably within aged care or a related healthcare setting
• Sound knowledge of aged care standards, legislation, and best practice
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and documentation skills
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including night duty, as required

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care