Registered Nurse

Respect Group Limited; Lyndoch; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training and development

Onsite leaders

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Respect Lyndoch Living in South Australia is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a 6-month contract, delivering overnight clinical care with leadership in a high-support aged care setting.

You will oversee medication safety, support care staff, and ensure person-centred care across a 24/7 environment, while strengthening professional practice and teamwork within a values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with no restrictions to practice.
• Experience in aged care or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong documentation and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete required funding assessments and clinical documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain high-quality contemporaneous documentation reflecting care delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Support safe practice and professional standards, ensuring confidentiality.
• Deliver clear shift handover and report to Care Manager and General Manager, identifying training needs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

AHPRA registration

Clinical leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Lyndoch Living is a dynamic, purpose-driven aged care community where exceptional care and genuine connection come together. With 24/7 nursing support and the ability to care for residents with high or complex needs, our five-residence home allows staff to deliver tailored care that evolves with residents—all in one supportive, well-resourced environment. We foster a homely, respectful culture where residents thrive and staff are empowered to make a real difference. Our highly trained nurses and personal care workers are backed by ongoing education, strong teamwork, and leadership that understands how important a smooth transition is for residents and staff alike. At Lyndoch, you’re not just doing a job—you’re building relationships, growing your skills, and being part of a team that truly cares.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our aged care team in a 6-month contract position working 56 hours per fortnight.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality overnight clinical care, providing clinical leadership, overseeing safe and effective medication management, and supporting care staff to ensure residents receive exceptional, person-centred care.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while building strong relationships with residents, their families, and your colleagues. You'll also have the opportunity to further develop your clinical and leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We are looking for a reliable and adaptable Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years' nursing experience, previous experience in an In Charge role, confidence working independently on night duty, and a passion for delivering outstanding aged care. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

No two days are the same!

As Registered Nurse you will:

• Complete required funding assessments and clinical documentation accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance and supporting optimal funding and quality care outcomes.
• Maintain high-quality, contemporaneous documentation that accurately reflects care delivery and clinical decision-making
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants, supporting safe practice and professional standards
• Always uphold confidentiality and ensure staff work safely and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• Provide clear, concise shift handover and reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, and identify training and development needs within the team

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with no restrictions to practice
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably within aged care or a related healthcare setting
• Sound knowledge of aged care standards, legislation, and best practice
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and documentation skills
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including night duty, as required

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care