Registered Nurse

Respect Group; Nambucca Heads; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Ongoing professional development

Coastal community of Nambucca Heads

Job summary

Respect Riverside Gardens in Nambucca Heads, NSW is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to deliver safe, person-centred care to older Australians. You will work under the Care Manager and collaborate with families, GPs, and health professionals to support residents' health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include care planning, medication management, accurate documentation, and supervising junior staff. AHPRA registration and a current police check are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of aged care standards and residential aged care requirements.
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident admissions, assessments and care planning.
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Administer medications and oversee medication management processes.
• Provide direct clinical care and respond to health changes.
• Mentor Enrolled Nurses and Care Assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

AHPRA registration

Leadership / supervision

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (AHPRA)

Job description

Registered Nurse (Full Time) | Riverside Gardens, Nambucca Heads

Make a Difference at Riverside Gardens!

Join Respect Riverside Gardens in Nambucca Heads, NSW as a Full-Time Registered Nurse and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centered care to older Australians.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, competent, and contemporary clinical nursing care in accordance with AHPRA standards and organisational policies. Reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, you will work collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and care staff to support residents' health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

About Respect

Respect is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting older Australians since 1922.

Today, Respect supports thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania through residential aged care, home care, retirement living, and independent living communities. Our purpose is simple: to give older people the care, dignity, and respect they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct resident admissions, assessments, and care planning
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
• Complete ACFI/clinical assessments and support funding requirements
• Administer medications and oversee medication management processes
• Provide direct clinical care and respond to changes in resident health
• Supervise, support, and mentor Enrolled Nurses and Care Assistants
• Liaise with residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals
• Promote a safe workplace and maintain infection control standards
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with job security
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to work in the beautiful coastal community of Nambucca Heads

About You

We're seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Essential:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of aged care standards and residential aged care requirements
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills

Desirable:

• Understanding of aged care accreditation processes
• Strong clinical documentation skills
• Leadership and staff supervision experience
• Knowledge of aged care funding and regulatory requirements