Registered Nurse

Apply Now; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Novated leasing options

Staff coffee/tea

Professional development

Positive culture

Job summary

LDK Seniors Living is seeking a Registered Nurse for Amberfield village in Canberra’s inner south. You will deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care to residents and supervise Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants, supporting clinical decisions within regulatory requirements.

The role requires three+ years RN experience, current AHPRA registration, and prior aged care or community care exposure.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a minimum three years’ experience.
• Current AHPRA registration in good standing.
• Experience in the Aged Care or Community Care setting is desirable.
• Competence in medication management, clinical assessment and documentation.
• Ability to use nursing technology and adhere to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care aligned with scope of practice and standards.
• Provide care in line with residents’ plans, dignity, independence and cultural safety.
• Undertake holistic assessments, monitor outcomes and evaluate care interventions.
• Escalate changes promptly and coordinate with GPs, PNs and allied health.
• Supervise Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants and guide junior staff.
• Manage wound care, chronic disease and palliative care within RN scope.
• Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance across care activities.

Skills

RN experience

Aged care experience

Medication management

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Technology in nursing

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect ofeverything we do for our residents and ourteammembers. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and agedcare to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

AboutAmberfield

LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village,Amberfield, islocatedon Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla,Curtinand Woden town centre.Amberfieldwill feature 370+homes,comprisingofapartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’srange of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior livingexperienceso residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer,theatreand beauty salon. The wellness centre offers a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care to residents within the village. This is a meaningful, hands-on role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of residents every day. Working as part of a collaborative care team, registered nurses are responsible for clinical assessments care planning and supporting sound clinical decision-making to meet each resident’s individual needs. This role also provides supervision of, guidance and delegation to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants, ensuring care is delivered safely, respectfully and in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.

Role r esponsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care in accordance with Registered Nurse scope of practice, NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, and Code of Conduct.
• Provide care in alignment with residents’ care plans, preferences, dignity, choice, independence, and cultural safety.
• Undertake holistic nursing assessments, monitor resident outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of care interventions.
• Monitor, recognise, and respond to changes in residents’ condition, escalating promptly in line with LDK escalation pathways.
• Support safe medication management and administration in accordance with LDK policy and procedures.
• Deliver and oversee wound care, chronic disease management, and palliative care support within RN scope of practice.
• Review and evaluate care in partnership with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care with general practitioners, nurse practitioners, allied health providers, pharmacies, and external services.
• Practise in accordance with LDK clinical governance, escalation, incident management, safeguarding, and SIRS frameworks.
• Support skill development, safe practice, and escalation awareness within the care team.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced staff and students as required.
• Role model professional nursing behaviour aligned with LDK values of Love, Decency and Kindness

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Registered Nurse with a minimum three (3) years’ experience.
• Current Registration with AHPRA.
• Experience working in the Aged Care or Community Care environment (desirable).
• Demonstrated competence in the provision of contemporary nursing care, including medication management, clinical assessment and relevant documentation.
• Demonstrated skills in complex wound management, chronic disease management, medication administration, continence and/or palliative care (highly desirable).
• Ability to use technology relevant to the delivery of nursing/care services.
• Understanding of all relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and guidelines relevant to the Aged Care environment with a particular emphasis on funding, Quality Systems, Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Proven ability to operate effectively and efficiently in a highly regulated and complex environment.

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for‑purpose, values‑led, people‑first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

• Competitive salary package
• Free on‑site parking
• Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it.
• Salary packaging with novated leasing options
• Rewards and retail discountsprogram
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for allstaff
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
• Excellent company culture underpinnedby Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
• Beautiful workplaceenvironmentat all our villages
• On‑site cafes andrestaurants available to staff
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
• Employeereferral bonus and retention bonus

Successful applicants willbe requiredto undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors’ Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.

Our Vision

LDK Seniors’ Living's vision is that all seniors in Australia willbe treated with Love, Decency and Kindness on their ageingjourney. We live, breathe and play by our 3 core values of Love,Decency and Kindness every day. We are proud that every aspect ofour business revolves around these values and our vision to createa senior living option truly worth of Australian seniors, with a‘one move’ promise.

Our employees are valued members of the LDK Family, whether theyare a Registered Nurse or Personal Carer, a Cleaner,Administrator, or a Cook for our residents in our kitchen. Ourongoing commitment is to support and foster their growth anddevelopment, so together we deliver the best possible outcomes forour residents.

Please, only consider employment with LDK Seniors Living if you feelas strongly about our vision and our values as we do.

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Questions

• Do you have 3 years of RN experience?
• Why are you interested in working with LDK Seniors Living?
• What is your availability like and are you looking for casual or part‑time?
• Are you available to work Mon PM, Thu PM, Fri PM and Sun PM or Thu PM Fri PM and Sun ON Please specify your preference. (PM- 2:30PM to 10:30PM) (ON- 10:30PM to 7:00AM)

Please contact the People & Culture team on 07 3739 4120 if you are having any issues completing your application.