Registered Nurse

COOTAMUNDRA HEALTH CARE CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Retention bonus

Professional development

Job summary

COOTAMUNDRA HEALTH CARE CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED in NSW is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Adina Care clinical team in Cootamundra. You will lead nursing care, coordinate assessments and support residents’ dignity and independence in a community-focused aged care setting.

You will work with a supportive management team, with opportunities for professional development and visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates. This role offers a competitive salary and regional living benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent required.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication management and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and respond to changing resident needs.
• Understanding of aged care quality, safety and governance requirements.
• Commitment to residents’ dignity, choice and independence.
• Willingness to meet aged care worker screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and coordinating nursing care according to residents’ needs and preferences.
• Undertaking clinical assessments, developing care plans and reviewing outcomes.
• Administering medications, including Schedule 8 drugs, per legislation and procedures.
• Providing wound care, monitoring and escalating changes in residents’ health.
• Supervising and delegating to Enrolled Nurses and care staff as appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and contributing to AN-ACC assessments.
• Participating in incident management, infection prevention and quality improvement activities.
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, practitioners and allied health staff.
• Supporting compliance with strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and nursing requirements.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

AHPRA RN registration

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Registered Nurse | Aged Care Adina Care | Cootamundra, NSW Build your nursing career where your work makes a difference

Adina Care is looking for compassionate, skilled and motivated Registered Nurses to join our clinical team in Cootamundra, NSW. We are a community-owned, not-for-profit aged care organisation with 40 years of history supporting older people and their families. We take pride in providing a welcoming workplace where our nurses are valued, supported and given opportunities to develop professionally.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career, a supportive team and the financial benefits of regional living, we'd like to hear from you. Why join Adina Care? Attractive remuneration: Competitive salary and applicable penalty rates.

Retention incentives: Attractive retention bonus and incentive programs for eligible employees. Visa sponsorship: Employer sponsorship opportunities available for suitably qualified international candidates, subject to eligibility. Affordable lifestyle: Enjoy the benefits of regional NSW, including lower living costs and a welcoming community.

Career development: Ongoing professional education, clinical development and opportunities to grow. Supportive workplace: Work alongside an experienced clinical and management team. Meaningful work: Make a real difference in the lives of residents and their families.

About the role As a Registered Nurse at Adina Care, you will play an important role in ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality nursing care. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing, you will provide clinical leadership during your shift, support our care team and help maintain the dignity, independence and wellbeing of residents.

Your responsibilities will include: Delivering and coordinating nursing care in accordance with residents' individual needs and preferences. Undertaking clinical assessments, developing care plans and reviewing resident outcomes.

Administering medications, including Schedule 8 medications, in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational procedures. Providing wound care, clinical monitoring and appropriate escalation of changes in residents' health. Supervising, supporting and delegating appropriately to Enrolled Nurses and care staff.

Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and contributing to AN-ACC assessments where required. Participating in incident management, infection prevention and quality improvement activities. Communicating effectively with residents, families, medical practitioners and allied health professionals.

Supporting compliance with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and professional nursing requirements.

About you We're looking for a Registered Nurse who combines sound clinical judgement with compassion, professionalism and a genuine interest in aged care.

To be successful, you will have: A Bachelor of Nursing or recognised equivalent qualification. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Strong clinical assessment, medication management and care planning skills. Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills. The ability to work independently, prioritise clinical responsibilities and respond appropriately to changing resident needs.

An understanding of aged care quality, safety and clinical governance requirements. A commitment to residents' dignity, choice and independence. The ability to meet applicable aged care worker screening requirements.

Previous aged care experience is highly regarded, although nurses from other clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Discover life in Cootamundra Located in the beautiful Riverina region of NSW, Cootamundra offers a relaxed country lifestyle, a welcoming community and more affordable living than many metropolitan areas.

It's an opportunity to build a rewarding nursing career while enjoying a better balance between work and personal life. Visa sponsorship opportunities Adina Care welcomes applications from suitably qualified international Registered Nurses.

Employer sponsorship may be considered for eligible candidates, subject to professional registration, migration requirements and organisational approval.

Join Adina Care and become part of a community that has been caring for local families for 40 years.