Registered Nurse

BaptistCare; Forster; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Health & wellbeing support

LinkedIn Learning

Novated leasing

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Forster team. You’ll deliver compassionate clinical care, safeguard residents’ dignity, and support families, with leadership of care staff and accurate documentation.

We offer AM/PM and Night shifts across fulltime, part-time or casual roles. Hourly rate from $47.13 – $56.87, plus 12% super and salary packaging; join a values‑driven, supportive workplace committed to wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) required.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in clinical leadership and team supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Act 2024 and AN‑ACC.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work within scope.
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s Christian identity and values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care that protects dignity and wellbeing.
• Monitor health changes and respond with appropriate intervention.
• Assess, plan and evaluate care needs; supervise carers and ENs.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and timely; support decision-making.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

Make a Meaningful Difference – Join BaptistCare as a Registered Nurse Today!

• Fulltime, Part time, Casual positions available, Forster location - Mixture of shifts available
• $47.13 – $56.87+ 12% Super + Salary Packaging
• Empower lives with Compassion and Care: Join Baptistcare Kularoo

Part Time Opportunity – AM, PM and Night shifts on offer

About the Role

We’re looking for compassionate and confident Registered Nurses to join our team at Baptistcare Kularoo. In this role, you’ll deliver clinical care that protects dignity, supports wellbeing and builds trust with residents and their families. You’ll respond to changes in health, communicate clearly and compassionately, and lead your team with steadiness and professionalism.

You’ll assess, plan and evaluate care needs, supervise carers and ENs, and ensure documentation is accurate and timely. You’ll also help resolve concerns, guide decision‑making and contribute to a safe, supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our people and create a workplace where you feel supported, respected and part of something meaningful. You’ll enjoy:

• Hourly rate from $47.13 – $56.87, dependent on experience
• Tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550
• Discounted gym memberships & novated leasing
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health & wellbeing support including free counselling, spiritual care & nutrition advice
• Access to ongoing learning including LinkedIn Learning

About You

You’re a calm, capable and caring RN who leads with integrity and communicates with clarity. You’ll also have:

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience in clinical leadership and team supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Act 2024 and AN‑ACC
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work within scope
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s Christian identity and values

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.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre‑employment medical.

Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time