Registered Nurse

Mareeba Aged Care; Maleny; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package for living expenses

Meals and entertainment allowance

Ongoing training

Onsite leadership

Friendly workplace

Job summary

Respect Maleny Erowal is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. You will provide safe, person-centred nursing care to residents, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting wellbeing and independence.

We value compassionate care, ongoing professional development, onsite leadership, and a friendly, supportive workplace. AHPRA registration is required, along with knowledge of aged care standards and NDIS screening where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in aged care is preferred.
• Commitment to person-centred care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resident care

Documentation

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN (AHPRA registered)

Job description

Seeking a Casual Registered Nurse to join our clinical team at Respect Maleny Erowal

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.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Current National NDIS worker screen (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 Maleny Erowal