Registered Nurse

Goodwin Aged Care; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑de‑

Meal entertainment allowance

Relocation assistance

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Aged Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver person-centred clinical assessments and comprehensive care planning across its aged care facilities. You will guide care staff and contribute to resident wellbeing while ensuring compliance with standards and policies.

The role requires more than two years of RN experience in Australian aged care, with a focus on wound care, continence, falls management, palliative care and advanced care planning.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia.
• More than two years' experience in an Australian healthcare setting.
• Experience in delivering care outcomes for older people.
• Knowledge of wound care, continence and falls management.
• Experience in palliative care and advance care planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care through comprehensive clinical assessments and care planning.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of residents’ needs and clinical outcomes.
• Lead and support care staff in line with policies and standards.
• Ensure care meets legislative requirements and organisational guidelines.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Wound care

Palliative care

Falls management

Advance care planning

Education

RN Australian registration

Job description

We are Goodwin, a multi-award-winning, industry-leading seniors' services and accommodation provider in the ACT and NSW. For over 70 years, our community-owned, not-for-profit organisation has provided the Canberra and regional community with vibrant and luxurious retirement living villages, reliable and innovative home care, and the very best in residential aged care facilities.

Enjoy more than just a great career

At Goodwin, you'll be part of a respected, values-driven organisation with generous employee benefits. Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment. You can also access novated leasing, relocation assistance, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, airline lounge memberships, free flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities and more.

About The Role

Bring your clinical expertise and leadership to a meaningful role supporting residents across Goodwin's aged care facilities.

This role offers a rare and meaningful opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in aged care contributing directly to resident wellbeing through comprehensive assessments, care planning, and ongoing case management. It is a chance to combine clinical expertise with compassionate care in a values-driven environment where your work is both respected and deeply valued.

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will deliver person-centred care through comprehensive clinical assessments, individualised care planning and ongoing evaluation of residents’ needs. Working closely with the care management team, you will guide and support care staff, respond to changing clinical needs and ensure care meets legislative requirements, professional standards and Goodwin's policies.

Join a values-driven organisation where your experience and clinical judgement are valued, and your contribution helps residents maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life.

Requirements

• Professional qualifications and current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia.

Please note: We are seeking candidates with more than two years' experience working as a Registered Nurse in an Australian healthcare setting.

• Experience in the delivery of care outcomes for older people.
• Capacity to manage clinical outcomes in a professional manner.
• Strong knowledge of wound care, continence and falls management.
• Experience in palliative care.
• Knowledge of advance care planning.
• Additional specialty qualifications appropriate to the position.

Personal Attributes

• High ethical standard is trustworthy and confidential.
• Works well individually and as a team member.
• Has consideration and respect for others and their views.
• Shows respect for cultural diversity in all communications and interactions with co-workers and resident.
• Adapts to changing environments and demands.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, projects a positive image.
• Good attention to detail, efficiency and effectiveness.

Applicable penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the relevant industrial instrument and employment arrangements.

Goodwin encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Weare committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds to apply.