Registered Nurse

Respect; Somerset Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 peryear

Meal and entertainment benefit $2,650

Training and professional development

Career development pathways

Flexible casual work

Supportive leaders onsite

Friendly workplace

Purpose-driven organisation

Job summary

Respect Toogoolawah Alkira is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our supportive team on a casual basis in a welcoming residential aged care setting. You will deliver safe, contemporary nursing care to residents, within your scope and in line with AHPRA requirements and aged care standards.

This role offers flexibility with no fixed roster, and the opportunity to work closely with the care manager and broader team to ensure high-quality, person-centred care that supports residents'

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA and eligibility to practice in Australia.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication management and documentation skills.
• Understanding of aged care accreditation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of government standards for aged care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current National Police Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Genuine passion for supporting older people.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and gather health data from residents and families.
• Participate in admissions, ongoing assessments and care planning.
• Develop, implement and review care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation reflecting care provided.
• Provide direct clinical care as required.
• Administer medications safely and manage ordering and documentation.
• Monitor health and wellbeing and respond to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with residents, families, GPs and the care team to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Promote a safe, respectful, person-centred environment for residents.
• Contribute to quality and compliance activities within the home.
• Mentor care staff around residents' clinical needs.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Residential aged care

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Clinical documentation

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Police check

Compassion for elders

Job description

Respect Toogoolawah Alkira is looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our supportive and dedicated team on a Casual basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a welcoming residential aged care environment where your clinical skills, compassion and commitment to quality care will make a genuine difference to the lives of our residents.

The casual position offers flexibility with no set roster, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse looking to fit work around other commitments while remaining part of a supportive aged care team.

About The Role

As a Registered Nurse at Toogoolawah, you will provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to our residents, working within your scope of practice and in accordance with AHPRA requirements and relevant aged care standards.

You will work closely with the Care Manager, General Manager and wider care team to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports their health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and gather relevant health and care information from residents and/or their families.
• Participate in resident admissions, ongoing assessments and care planning.
• Develop, implement and regularly review resident care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation that reflects the care provided.
• Provide direct clinical care to residents as required.
• Administer medications safely and take responsibility for correct medication ordering, storage and documentation in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, carers, GPs and the broader care team to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Promote a safe, respectful and person-centred environment for all residents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality and compliance activities within the home.
• Support and mentor care staff as required, providing guidance around residents' clinical needs.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and capable Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality care and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

You Will Ideally Have

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience and/or knowledge of residential aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication management and documentation skills.
• An understanding of aged care accreditation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of government standards and requirements relating to the delivery of aged care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A current National Police Certificate, or the ability to obtain one.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to live with dignity, choice and respect.

To be considered for employment with Respect, candidates must meet the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening and demonstrate their suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What We Offer

At Respect, we value our people and support them to build rewarding and long-term careers.

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year for everyday living expenses such as bills, rent, mortgage and groceries.
• An additional $2,650 meal and entertainment benefit for expenses such as dining out or holiday accommodation.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career development pathways within aged care.
• Flexible casual work to suit your availability.
• Supportive leaders who are onsite and accessible.
• A friendly, respectful and down-to-earth workplace.
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career with a purpose-driven organisation.