Registered Nurse

Arcare; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

5 weeks Annual Leave per year

Supportive leadership and positive wo

Job summary

Arcare Warners Bay is seeking a Registered Nurse for a maximum-term position of 3 months. The role focuses on high-quality, person-centred care for residents, including health assessments, vital signs monitoring, and medication management.

Responsibilities include wound management, care planning, documentation, pain management, emergency response, and end-of-life support. Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and AHPRA registration.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration (essential)
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Accreditation Standards
• Adaptable, passionate, and eager to learn
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Friendly, professional, and effective communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Deliver high-quality nursing care, including health assessments, monitoring vital signs, and medication management
• Wound Management: Assess, treat, and manage wounds while preventing infection
• Care Planning: Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to residents’ needs
• Assessment & Documentation: Maintain accurate clinical records and document changes using eCase
• Pain Management: Identify and address pain concerns using appropriate strategies
• Emergency Response: Respond effectively to medical emergencies
• End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life support

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Full Time position for a max term of 3 months - Registered Nurse at Arcare Warners Bay

Why Join Arcare?

• Monday to Friday AM shifts (Full-Time for a max term of 3 months)
• Above Award Rates
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care that promotes positive outcomes for residents, while adhering to Arcare’s values, policies, and professional clinical standards.

• Clinical Care: Deliver high-quality nursing care, including health assessments, monitoring vital signs, and medication management

• Wound Management: Assess, treat, and manage wounds while preventing infection
• Care Planning: Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to residents’ needs
• Assessment & Documentation: Maintain accurate clinical records and document changes using eCase
• Pain Management: Identify and address pain concerns using appropriate strategies
• Emergency Response: Respond effectively to medical emergencies
• End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life support

What we’re looking for

• Current AHPRA Registration (essential)
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Accreditation Standards
• Adaptable, passionate, and eager to learn
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Friendly, professional, and effective communication abilities

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Jump In?

If you are compassionate, reliable, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.