Registered Nurse

LDK Seniors Living; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Free on-site parking

Salary packaging options

Continued professional development

Employee discount program

On-site staff facilities

Job summary

LDK Seniors Living is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents at Amberfield village in Weston, Canberra. You will collaborate with the care team to deliver clinical assessments, care planning and sound clinical decision-making while supervising Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants.

We offer part-time and casual shifts across afternoon and overnight periods, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive, values-led workplace

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience in aged care or community care desirable.
• Current AHPRA registration and practice standards
• Strong clinical assessment, wound management and medication administration skills
• Ability to use technology relevant to nursing/care services
• Understanding of Aged Care standards, funding, accreditation and quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in line with RN scope of practice and NMBA standards.
• Perform holistic assessments, care planning and evaluation with residents and families.
• Supervise Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants and delegate tasks.
• Coordinate with GPs, nurse practitioners, and allied health providers.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and compliant with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Support safe medication management and wound/palliative care within RN scope.

Skills

Three years nursing experience

Education

AHPRA Registration

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 of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About Amberfield

LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well‑being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so 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, theatre and 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.

We are looking to fill multiple shifts across afternoon and overnight. We are offering part‑time and casual opportunities.

Role responsibilities

• 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 discounts program
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
• Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
• Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
• On‑site cafes and restaurants available to staff
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
• Employee referral bonus and retention bonus

We encourage all applicants to visit our website at https://ldk.com.au/.

Kindly email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.