Registered Nurse

Royal Freemasons'​ Benevolent Institution; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive hourly rates

Salary packaging

17.5% Annual leave loading

Job summary

Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our aged care team in Cessnock. This casual role involves advising staff, delivering high-quality care, and coordinating with the Care Manager to support residents’ health and wellbeing.

We value compassionate leadership, strong clinical skills, and familiarity with iCare. Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and eligible to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered nurse (DIV 1).
• 2+ years' experience in aged care.
• Proficient computer skills; knowledge of iCare is desirable.
• Understanding of WHS and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the care team to deliver high-quality resident care.
• Coordinate with the Care Manager and care staff.
• Deliver complex clinical care (wound dressings, medications, assessments).
• Maintain and update resident care plans and documentation in iCare.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Clinical nursing

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

iCare

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cessnock

Casual Opportunity Available

Position Information:

We are currently seeking an experienced aged care Registered Nurse to join and lead our care team in our aged care residence located in Cessnock.

This is an incredible leadership position, you will advise and assist the care staff to provide the best care, tailored to suit the needs and preferences of our residents. The role reports to the Care Manager.

We are an award winning, leading aged care provider delivering best quality aged care services that are making a difference in people’s lives. The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (known as RFBI) is a non-for profit (NFP) organisation that has been in operation for 146 years. We currently operate 22 residential aged care villages, 20 retirement villages and a range of home and community services across NSW and ACT.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for ensuring high quality care is delivered to residents in a key leadership position
• Supervising and assisting other care employees
• Building and fostering partnerships with each resident, respecting and ensuring their dignity, and focusing on their health and wellbeing.
• Working within a supporting team to coordinate and deliver care.
• Providing complex clinical care including but not limited to: wound dressing; administration of medications;condition assessments and referrals.
• Entering reports and observations on the computer program â iCare.
• Evaluating and maintaining care plans to meet changing needs of residents

What we look for:

• Registered Nurse DIV 1 - AHPRA Registered.
• 2+ years previous experience in Aged Care
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of iCare (desirable)
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling principles
• Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation, Accreditation and ANACC will be highly regarded
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Valid police check clearance
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

What’s on offer:

• Work for one of the best providers in the aged care sector
• Attractive hourly rates, conditions and salary sacrifice options
• A friendly and supportive manager, culture & team
• Opportunities for develop and advance your career
• 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Eligible for 'not for profit' salary packaging
• Benefits - Increase your package

Applications Close: 9 October 2026