Registered Nurse

Respect Group; Lockhart Shire Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Not-for-profit organisation mission

Stable night roster

Job summary

Respect Woodhaven in Lockhart, NSW, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a permanent night-duty role. You will deliver safe, person-centred care to residents overnight and work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of practice.

Ideal candidates will have current AHPRA registration and aged care experience, with strong assessment, communication and documentation skills. A National Police Check and aged care screening compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Nursing experience with aged care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work confidently and independently during night duty.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centered clinical nursing care to residents during night shifts.
• Complete resident admissions and comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Develop, implement and review individualized care plans.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents' health and respond to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation.
• Coordinate overnight clinical care and respond to emergencies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to care staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and health professionals.
• Ensure care aligns with AHPRA standards and Aged Care policies.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Nursing experience

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Aged care standards

Accreditation compliance

Police check

Worker screening

Night duty

Job description

Make a difference when it matters most.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident working independently and thrives in a night duty environment? Respect Woodhaven is looking for a compassionate, clinically confident and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in Lockhart, NSW, in a permanent part time night duty position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN seeking stability, a consistent roster and the opportunity to use your clinical expertise to make a genuine difference to the lives of older Australians.

Your Roster

This is a permanent rotating 2 week night duty roster, providing consistency and predictability:

Week 1

• Monday: 11:00pm – 7:15am
• Wednesday: 11:00pm – 7:15am
• Thursday: 11:00pm – 7:15am
• Sunday: 11:00pm – 7:15am

Week 2

• Monday: 11:00pm – 7:15am
• Thursday: 11:00pm – 7:15am
• Sunday: 11:00pm – 7:15am

Rostered shifts may include weekends and public holidays as required.

About the Position

As a Night Duty Registered Nurse, you'll be responsible for providing safe, contemporary and person-centered clinical care to our residents throughout the night.

You'll work closely with care staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and ensuring residents' needs are identified and responded to promptly.

Overnight nursing requires confidence, sound clinical judgement and the ability to make informed decisions independently. If you are an RN who takes pride in delivering high-quality care and enjoys the responsibility and autonomy of night duty, this could be the role for you.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centered clinical nursing care to residents during night shifts.
• Completing resident admissions and comprehensive clinical assessments as required.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing individualised care plans.
• Administering medications safely and accurately.
• Monitoring residents' health and responding promptly and appropriately to changes in condition.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation.
• Coordinating overnight clinical care and responding confidently to clinical emergencies.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to care staff throughout your shift.
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, colleagues and other health professionals.
• Ensuring care is delivered in accordance with AHPRA standards, the Aged Care Quality Standards and Respect policies and procedures.

About You

We're looking for an experienced RN who is clinically capable, calm under pressure and confident taking responsibility for overnight clinical care.

You’ll have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated nursing experience, with aged care experience highly regarded.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work confidently and independently during night duty.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and documentation skills.
• Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• An understanding of aged care accreditation and compliance requirements.
• A current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to meet Aged Care Worker Screening legislative requirements.
• A genuine commitment to providing respectful, compassionate and high-quality care to older Australians.
• Availability and commitment to the advertised full-time permanent night duty roster.

Why Join Respect?

At Respect, we believe great nurses deserve great support.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• A secure full-time permanent position with a consistent night duty roster.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and an experienced team environment.
• The opportunity to work in a role where your clinical expertise and judgement are genuinely valued.
• Meaningful work where you can make a positive difference to the lives of older Australians every shift.
• Career development opportunities within a growing not-for-profit organisation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a stable permanent night duty role where you can work with autonomy, use your clinical expertise and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Respect Woodhaven in Lockhart and bring your experience, compassion and clinical confidence to a team that values the difference you make.