Registered Nurse

Columbia Aged Care; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits & discounts

Culture and leadership support

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Columbia Aged Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support our Oberon care teams. You will lead clinical care on shift, coordinate high-quality services, and build strong connections with residents and families, guided by compassionate practice.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, uphold the Aged Care Quality Standards, and collaborate with health professionals to deliver best outcomes while maintaining dignity and residents’ choices.

Qualifications

• Active AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year of aged care or similar health setting experience.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and provide mentorship.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current National Police Check and Working Rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support, action, and coordinate high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to each resident’s needs.
• Empower residents to live active, meaningful, and independent lives daily.
• Build trust with residents’ families and legal representatives by exceeding care expectations.
• Step up as a Team Leader, role model, and trusted clinical resource for staff on shift.
• Supervise shift staff and resources to ensure a safe, smooth-running environment.
• Collaborate with health professionals to achieve positive resident outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Empathy & communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring ability

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Ready to apply your clinical skills where compassionate care comes first?

At Columbia Aged Care, we believe in delivering individualised care by keeping our residents at the centre of all we do, promoting their dignity and protecting their choices. We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with strong clinical expertise to support our care teams at our Oberon facility.
In this role, you will work in partnership with a consistent group of residents, enabling genuine connections and a deep appreciation for each person's unique story. If you are passionate about delivering best practice clinical care that leads with heart while guiding daily care delivery on shift, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Support, action, and coordinate high-quality, comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to each resident’s individual needs.
• Empower residents to live active, meaningful, and independent lives every day.
• Build trust with residents’ families and legal representatives by exceeding care expectations.
• Step up as a Team Leader, role model, and trusted clinical resource for care staff on shift.
• Supervise shift staff and physical resources to ensure a safe, smooth-running environment.
• Collaborate closely with health professionals to achieve the positive outcomes for residents.

Desired Skills and Experience

What You’ll Bring

• Active AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• At least one year of experience working as aRegistered Nursemanaging day-to-day clinical issues in aged care or a similar health setting.
• Natural leadership ability to support, guide, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong working knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills built on empathy and active listening.
• A current National Police Check and full Working Rights in Australia.

What’s in It for You

• Staff Benefits & Discounts: Access to generous staff benefits, plus discounted private health insurance and banking products.
• A Culture That Backs You: A warm, values-driven workplace guided by an approachable, engaging leadership team.
• Growth & Learning: Access to excellent ongoing professional development to expand your clinical and leadership skills.
• Holistic Support: Full access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

Why Join Columbia Aged Care?

You are our biggest asset. At Columbia Aged Care, we believe supporting our people is the key to delivering exceptional resident outcomes. We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, grounded in values. Care in everything we do, Comfort in the environments we build, and Consideration in how we treat our team and residents alike.

Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.