Registered Nurse

Respect; Ingham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living expense allowance

Meals allowance

Professional development

Onsite leadership

Collaborative workplace

Long-term career

Job summary

Respect Ingham Lodge is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse to provide safe, contemporary clinical nursing care to residents in a not-for-profit aged-care setting in Ingham, QLD. You will work under the Care Manager and General Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that supports wellbeing, dignity and independence.

The role involves admissions assessment, care planning, wound and pain management, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge of Residential Classification Scale and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Current National Police Certificate.
• Understanding government standards for aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Understanding aged care accreditation process.

Responsibilities

• Compile resident histories and assess care needs at admissions and ongoing reviews.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation reflecting care delivery.
• Develop and evaluate resident care plans and assist with admissions assessments.
• Provide direct clinical care including personal hygiene, pain management, and GP rounds participation.
• Administer medications following organisational policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve resident outcomes.
• Promote a safe, respectful environment for residents, families and staff.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Aged care standards

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Police clearance

Job description

Seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse to join our clinical team at Respect Ingham Lodge.

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.

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.

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 Ingham Lodge.