Registered Nurse

Baptcare; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 4,822,000 - 6,199,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Professional development

Counselling services

Job summary

Baptcare is seeking a Graduate Registered Nurse to join The Orchards facility in Doncaster East, Victoria on a casual basis. The role delivers comprehensive clinical care as part of a team, focusing on dignity, respect and quality of life for consumers.

The ideal candidate holds AHPRA registration, has aged care experience, and is proficient with Word and Excel. Shifts run 8:00am–12:00pm across all seven days, with salary packaging and support opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership to care staff and encourage teamwork with a consumer focus.
• Ensure staff operate within scope of practice and Baptcare standards.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues, consumers and families while protecting privacy and dignity.
• Ensure safe and secure management of medications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Maintain own educational and professional development within scope of practice.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Computer literacy

Aged care experience

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

About us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Registered Nurse to join the team at our The Orchards facility in Doncaster East, Victoria on a casual basis.

Please be advised, the advertised shifts will include all 7 days of the week, 8:00am – 12:00pm.

This role focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care to consumers, working as part of a team. The main objective is to deliver high-quality care that meets consumer expectations, ensuring dignity, respect, comfort, and quality of life are maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management & leadership to care staff & encourage an environment that is based on teamwork & a committed Consumer focus.
• Ensure all staff reporting to you are working within their scope of practice & maintaining Baptcare standards in terms of care delivery, professionalism & customer focused approach.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication in relation to all aspects of care (to colleagues, staff, consumers & families) whilst respecting individual privacy & dignity.
• Ensure safe & secure management of medications.
• Contribute pro-actively to the continuous improvement process and able to explain same to any other stakeholders.
• Maintain own educational and professional development within Scope of Practice.

About you:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Experience working within the Aged Care Sector or with Elderly people.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Word & basic Excel.
• Ability to meet and perform the inherent requirements of the role.

What’s it for You?

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing of up to $18,550 per annum!
• Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role.

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.