Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Tax-free salary packaging up to $18550

Discounted gym memberships

Novated leasing

Flexible work arrangements

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

BaptistCare forster location is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join Baptistcare Kularoo. You will deliver clinical care that protects dignity, support wellbeing and build trust with residents and families.

You will assess, plan and evaluate care needs, supervise carers, ensure timely documentation and support decision‑making in a safe environment. You’ll bring a Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration and experience in clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• 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 and meet deadlines within scope.
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s Christian identity and values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care that protects dignity and wellbeing.
• Assess, plan and evaluate care needs for residents.
• Supervise carers and ENs and ensure timely documentation.
• Help resolve concerns and guide decision‑making.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team supervision

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

• 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.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.