Registered Nurse

Alzheimer's Association of Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rate

Salary Sacrifice

Wellbeing support

AQ Gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

Alzheimer's Association of Queensland – Windsor QLD is seeking experienced Casual Registered Nurses to join the Windsor Aged Care Services. You will deliver person-centred clinical care to residents, administer medications, and collaborate with doctors and the care team to plan and evaluate care.

Casual weekday, weekend, and night shifts available; weekend-only not suitable. Rewarding roles with above award pay of $62.75 per hour plus 12% superannuation, salary packaging and extra benefits such

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Experience delivering care in aged care settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for residents.
• Administer medications and treatments safely per plan.
• Perform regular assessments and trigger timely actions.
• Develop individualized care plans aligned with resident goals.
• Collaborate with doctors, allied health and care staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care activities.
• Manage incidents with open disclosure as required.
• Coordinate pathology requests, ambulance bookings and follow-ups.
• Adhere strictly to infection control protocols.
• Lead improvement initiatives to enhance quality of life.

Skills

RN registration (AHPRA)

Aged care experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Alzheimer's Association of Queensland – Windsor QLD

Alzheimer’s Queensland | Windsor | Casual

$62.75 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Penalties + Salary packaging

Support older Australians, including people living with dementia, to feel safe, valued, engaged and connected.

About This Opportunity

Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) a progressive, not-for-profit organization, we offer a comprehensive and bespoke range of world-class aged care services. Our services include residential aged care, community respite (in home and centre care), home care packages, specialist dementia care services and a Dementia Help Line staffed by healthcare professionals.

At AQ, the quality of the living environment within our homes is fundamental to delivering exceptional care. We are currently seeking experienced Casual Registered Nurses to join our passionate team at Windsor Aged Care Services.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing safe, person-centred, and evidence-based clinical care to our residents. You will work in genuine partnership with residents, their families, carers, allied health professionals, and the broader care team to support shared decision-making and holistic care planning.

This role requires flexibility to work casual weekday, weekend, and night shifts, while contributing to a warm, supportive care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to residents, encompassing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring all procedures are conducted safely and effectively while meticulously monitoring residents' responses.
• Perform regular, thorough assessments to identify changes in residents' conditions and take timely, appropriate action.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that are tailored to residents' preferences and goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, allied health professionals, and care staff, to ensure holistic and cohesive care delivery.
• Maintain precise, accurate and timely documentation of all care activities in accordance with legal and organizational standards.
• Ensure that all incidents are managed, documented and reported as per professional and organisational standards (open disclosure)
• Ensure that all clinical follow up requirements are actioned such as pathology requests and results, ambulance bookings, etc
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols within the facility at all times
• Drive innovation in care delivery by identifying opportunities for improvement and leading initiatives that enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) with active registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably within aged care settings.
• Knowledge of aged care standards, legislation, and regulations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to deliver compassionate, person-centred care that upholds the dignity and rights of residents.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Experience in care planning, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and other relevant healthcare technologies
• Strong leadership abilities, capable of inspiring, mentoring, and guiding a diverse healthcare team.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to foster positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

What’s in It for You?

• Above award rate $62.75 per hour + 12% superannuation.
• $15,900+ Salary Sacrifice benefits per year
• Instant Retail Discounts & cash backs on groceries, fuel, travel, restaurants, online shopping and many more.
• Full Wellbeing Support - 24/7 mental health counselling and fitness challenges.
• Access to virtual health checks and nutritional guidance.
• Thrive with comprehensive training, professional development, and a supportive team.
• Access to AQ Employee Benefit program for physical, mental and financial fitness.
• Access to AQ Gym

Please note: weekend only availability will NOT be suitable for this role.