Registered Nurse

Lutheran Services Australia; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounts on health cover, energy, and

Employee assistance program

Fitness passport

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy is part of Lutheran Services Australia and is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. This full-time, max-term contract runs until 31 January 2027, with the possibility to extend, and offers a competitive hourly rate plus penalties, allowances, and superannuation.

You will deliver high-quality clinical care, build relationships with residents and families, and support residents to live with dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to lead and support care teams in a residential aged care environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families, and teams, committed to person-centered care and growth.
• Sound computer literacy and clinical documentation skills.
• Valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Conducting clinical assessments and developing person-centred care plans.
• Monitoring resident health and evaluating care outcomes.
• Providing complex nursing care, including wound management and chronic disease support.
• Responding to health concerns, acute deterioration and clinical emergencies, supporting residents living with dementia with safe behavioural management.
• Delivering palliative and end-of-life care with compassion and professionalism.
• Administering and managing medications in line with best practice guidelines.
• Supporting infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting Enrolled Nurses and Personal Carers.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and care records.
• Working collaboratively with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse registration

Bachelor's degree or postgraduate Nursing

Tools

Nursing documentation systems

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day - Join Our Orana Aged Care team as a Registered Nurse, do more than deliver clinical care, build relationships, provide reassurance, and help residents live with dignity, comfort and purpose.

Role Type: Full time, Max Term Contract until 31st January 2027 (with possibility to extend)

Location: Orana Aged Care, Kingaroy, QLD

Employ: $42.19 - $50.03 per hour + Shift Penalties, Allowances + Super

The Impact You'll Make

As a Registered Nurse, you'll be responsible for delivering and overseeing high-quality clinical care while supporting residents with a range of complex and changing needs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting clinical assessments and developing person-centred care plans
• Monitoring resident health and evaluating care outcomes
• Providing complex nursing care, including wound management and chronic disease support
• Responding to health concerns, acute deterioration and clinical emergenciesSupporting residents living with dementia through safe behavioural management practices
• Delivering palliative and end-of-life care with compassion and professionalism
• Administering and managing medications in line with best practice guidelines
• Supporting infection prevention and control initiatives
• Leading, mentoring and supporting Enrolled Nurses and Personal Carers
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and care records
• Working collaboratively with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes

What You'll Bring

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Nursing
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
• Ability to lead and support care teams in a residential aged care environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families, and teams, committed to person-centered care and growth
• Sound computer literacy and clinical documentation skills
• Valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Salary Packaging Benefits: take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment).
• Discounts: on Health Cover, Energy, Appliances, Holidays, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• Fitness Passport: Stay active with discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to grow your career

We are proud to be part of the Lutheran Services family—one of Queensland’s longest-standing community service organisations, celebrating 90 years of care in 2025. Our focus is on enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of every resident through compassionate care, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of community. Orana is a 94-bed aged care facility offering residential, dementia, and respite care. Nestled in the heart of Kingaroy, Orana provides a peaceful country lifestyle and is deeply connected to the local community. Kingaroy’s rich history, welcoming community, and beautiful natural surroundings make it a wonderful place to live and work.

Please note

Valid working rights in Australia are required. Sponsorship is not available for this role.