Registered Nurse

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care; Randwick; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible casual shifts

Training & development

Job summary

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care in Randwick, NSW, seeks a Registered Nurse to join our casual team at Mount St Joseph’s Home. You will provide hands-on nursing, apply clinical judgment and support care staff, enhancing residents' dignity, independence and connection.

You will collaborate with residents, supporters and a multidisciplinary team, focusing on safe, respectful and individualised care under the strengthened quality standards.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical judgement and assessment skills.
• Experience with aged care preferable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with residents to assess needs and review care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care.
• Recognise deterioration and coordinate timely reviews and handovers.
• Support residents with dementia, end-of-life care and wellbeing.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Clinical assessment

Communication

Job description

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care – Randwick NSW

Bring your clinical skills to a role where you can get to know residents and help shape the care they receive. Little Sisters of the Poor is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our casual team at Mount St Joseph’s Home, Randwick, with availability across morning, afternoon and night duty.

You will work alongside residents, their chosen supporters and our multidisciplinary team to deliver care that reflects what matters to each person. Your role combines hands‑on nursing, clinical judgement and guidance for care staff, supporting residents to live with dignity, independence and connection.

Quality care in everyday practice

The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards guide how we approach safe, respectful and individualised care. In this role, you will put these expectations into practice through shared care planning, support for informed choices, early recognition of changing needs and a commitment to learning and improvement.

What you will do

• Partner with residents to assess needs, agree on goals and review care plans, respecting consent, supported decision‑making and dignity of risk.
• Deliver evidence‑based clinical care
• Recognise and respond to deterioration, coordinate timely reviews and communicate clearly during handovers and care transitions.
• Support people living with dementia through individualised care, and provide compassionate, palliative and end‑of‑life care that reflects residents’ wishes.
• Work with the team to support nutrition, hydration, infection prevention and residents’ physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing.
• Guid and supervise care staff, maintain accurate electronic records and contribute to incident reviews, feedback and practical quality improvements.

What you will bring

• Current AHPRA registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Sound assessment skills, clinical judgement and confidence prioritising care and escalating concerns.
• An understanding of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and how they apply to everyday nursing practice.
• A respectful, inclusive approach, strong communication skills and confidence using electronic medication and care documentation systems.
• A willingness to speak up, learn and support colleagues. Previously aged care nursing experience is highly desirable.

What you can expect

Flexible casual arrangements, competitive hourly rates, free onsite parking and not‑for‑profit salary packaging, subject to eligibility. Shift availability will depend on the successful applicant’s flexibility and the Home’s operational needs. You will be part of a supportive team with access to ongoing training and professional development.

About our home

Little Sisters of the Poor is a faith‑based organisation caring for older people with compassion and respect. At Mount St Joseph’s Home, we value each resident’s story, beliefs and preferences, and the contribution every team member makes to daily life.