Registered Nurse

The Baptist Union of Queensland Carinity; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PBI salary packaging

Extra leave for shift work

Job summary

The Baptist Union of Queensland Carinity – Kawana QLD is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for a full-time role in Rockhampton. You will deliver patient-centred care across morning, afternoon and evening shifts, with a 76-hour fortnight schedule and a competitive hourly rate.

Join a not-for-profit organisation offering salary packaging, additional leave for shift work, supportive team, and opportunities for professional development in a regional community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Experience in residential aged care is preferred.
• Ability to work across morning/afternoon/evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, compassionate nursing care to residents.
• Implement care plans, monitor health status, administer medications.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the care team.
• Maintain clinical documentation and ensure safety/quality standards.
• Adapt to different shift periods and ensure continuity of care during handovers.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

The Baptist Union of Queensland Carinity – Kawana QLD

Are you passionate about delivering person-centred care? Join a caring team who support residents and families through all stages of care.

• Make every shift matter Full-time RN Supportive not-for-profit
• Rockhampton lifestyle - affordable living and community spirit
• Our people matter and every voice is heard

About our role:

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a full-time role where your expertise is valued and your work‑life balance is respected? We’re looking for someone to join our team in Rockhampton, delivering truly patient‑centred care across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. With a schedule of 76 hours per fortnight, you’ll enjoy regular hours and predictable routines, while making a real difference in our community. We offer a competitive rate of pay: $43.15 - $50.16 per hour, depending on experience + superannuation & shift allowances.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering high quality, compassionate nursing care to our residents
• Implementing care plans, monitoring health status, administering medications
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintaining clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, infection control standards
• Adapting to different shift periods (morning / afternoon / evening), ensuring continuity of care across handovers

What we offer

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options, giving you more in your hand
• An additional week of leave for a shift working RN plus allowances
• Supportive team environment: collaborative colleagues, clear leadership, ongoing mentoring
• Professional development: opportunities for training, upskilling, career growth
• Work-life benefits of Rockhampton: shorter commute times, regional lifestyle, cost of living advantages, great community atmosphere

About Us - Carinity Shalom, Rockhampton

Nestled beside a tranquil lagoon in North Rockhampton, Carinity Shalom has been part of the local community for more than 20 years, providing compassionate residential aged care in a peaceful, welcoming environment. Home to around 65 residents, Shalom offers permanent, dementia‑specific, and respite care, supported by 24/7 Registered Nursing and visiting allied health professionals. Our beautiful gardens, walking trails, and lagoon‑side gazebo create a homelike atmosphere where residents, families, and staff feel genuinely connected.

For more information visit: https://carinity.org.au/residential/shalom/

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.