Registered Nurse

Respect Group Limited; Emerald; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living expenses allowance

Meals and entertainment allowance

Ongoing training

Onsite leaders

Supportive workplace

Long-term aged care career

Job summary

Respect Mareeba Gardens in Emerald requires a registered nurse to deliver safe, person-centred care under the guidance of the Care Manager and General Manager.

Join a not-for-profit team focused on dignity, independence, and compassionate care while meeting AHPRA requirements and aged care standards.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and eligibility.
• Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of admissions and care planning processes.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain National Police Certificate if not currently held.

Responsibilities

• Compile resident histories to identify care needs during admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation reflecting care delivery.
• Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate resident care plans; assist with admissions assessments.
• Provide direct clinical care including personal hygiene, pain management, and participation in GP rounds.
• Administer medications and ensure correct ordering, storage, and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal resident outcomes.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Clinical nursing

AHPRA registration

Communication

Documentation

Aged care knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

More Than a Nursing Role. A Career with Purpose.

Imagine finishing every shift knowing you've genuinely changed someone's day. At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than clinical excellence—it's about creating moments of comfort, dignity, connection, and joy. Every conversation, every smile, every act of compassion matters.

Respect Emerald Avalon is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to join our supportive team on a Full -Time basis. The roster will be determined in consultation with our new Staff member.

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, competent, and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Reporting directly to the Care Manager and General Manager, the Registered Nurse plays an integral role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of residents.

Key Duties

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs through resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation that reflects care delivery.
• Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate resident care plans, and assist with admission assessments.
• Provide direct clinical care to residents as required, including (but not limited to) personal hygiene, pain management, massage therapy, and participating in GP rounds.
• Administer medications and ensure correct ordering, storage, and documentation procedures are followed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional resident outcomes.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents, families, and colleagues.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Current National Police Certificate (or the ability to obtain one).
• Understanding of government standards and legislative requirements for the delivery of aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Why You'll Love Working at Respect

• As a not-for-profit organisation, salary package up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, including rent, mortgage, bills, and groceries.
• Access an additional $2,650 annually for meals and entertainment, including dining out and holiday accommodation.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leaders who are based onsite.
• A friendly, collaborative, and down-to-earth workplace.
• Opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in aged care.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing role where your skills are valued, your professional development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference every day, we'd love to welcome you to the team at Respect Mareeba Gardens.