Registered Nurse

Baptcare; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging benefits

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Wellness programs and fitness passport

Learning and development programs

Supportive team environment

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Kintyre Lodge Aged Care Home in Dubbo for a maximum-term, full-time maternity leave cover. The role focuses on person-centred care and staff leadership, delivering 24-hour support to residents.

You will supervise care teams, ensure quality standards are met, and build trust with residents and families. Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation and penalties apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration in Australia.
• Experience in a clinical leadership role and ability to lead a team.
• Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing shifts to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Apply best-practice clinical care while maintaining safety and documentation.
• Foster genuine connections with residents and families, supporting their choices.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent

Tools

AHPRA Registration

Job description

• We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Kintyre Lodge Aged Care Home in Dubbo on a maximum-term, full-time contract, providing maternity leave cover.
• Enjoy 76 hours per fortnight with weekends off
• Be part of a progressive organisation committed to innovative, person-centred care and best practice in aged care.

Key Benefits:

• As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and fitness passport
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Supportive, positive team environment and be valued for what you do
• Real opportunities for career growth

About the Role:

Located at Dubbo, Kintyre Lodge Aged Care Home is a welcoming and homely aged care home offering 24-hour, care and support to residents.

As a Registered Nurse, you will enable individuals to live well by applying loving care in all that you do and inspiring your team to do the same. In understanding the unique needs and preferences of each resident in your care, you’ll deliver best practice clinical care that leads with heart. You’ll develop genuine connections and build confidence and trust with your resident and their loved ones whilst supervising and leading your team.

At BaptistCare we believe in delivering the best possible individualised care by keeping our residents at the centre of all we do, promoting their dignity and protecting their choices. Our unique MyTeam® approach supports care teams to work in partnership with a consistent group of residents, enabling genuine connections and an appreciation for the person, their story and their unique needs.

We offer a competitive salary based on your previous experience from $47.13 - $56.87/hr + superannuation + penalties + salary packaging.

Roster line

Week 1 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 1430-2300, Thursday 0630-1500, Friday 0900-1300,

Week 2 Monday 0630-1500, Tuesday & Wednesday 1430-2300, Thursday 0630-1500, Friday 0630-1500

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Hold experience in a clinical leadership role and the proven ability to work with a team
• Understand requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Closing Date is subject to change without notice.