Registered Nurse

Respect Group Limited; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive onsite leadership

Not-for-profit salary package

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Respect Gracemere Gardens in Queensland is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our supportive team on a part-time basis. You will provide safe, person-centred clinical nursing care to residents, aligned with AHPRA requirements and aged care standards.

Reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, you will develop care plans, administer medications, support families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote dignity, independence, and comfort for residents.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a nurse.
• Experience in aged care and resident-centred care.
• Ability to obtain National Police Certificate.
• Understanding of government standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Capacity to work flexibly across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent nursing care to residents.
• Maintain clinical documentation and care plans.
• Administer medications following policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Support wellbeing, dignity and independence of residents.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Aged care standards knowledge

Police clearance

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

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 Gracemere Gardens, Queensland is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to join our supportive team on a Part-time basis. The roster will be confirmed with the successful candidate and will require flexibility to work across a variety of shifts.

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.

• 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 Gracemere Gardens