Registered Nurse

Respect; Tongala; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training & development

Onsite leadership

Friendly workplace

Long-term career

Job summary

Respect Tongala Memorial in Tongala, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team on a casual basis. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to older Australians in a supportive, close-knit environment.

Flexibility across all shifts Monday to Sunday is required as part of a casual roster. Reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, you will contribute to comprehensive care planning and thorough documentation to ensure residents receive

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and compliance with nursing standards.
• Knowledge of Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Knowledge of government standards for aged care delivery.
• Strong clinical and documentation capabilities.
• Understanding of aged care accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Compile resident histories and assess care needs during admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation reflecting care delivery.
• Develop, implement and evaluate resident care plans and assist with admissions assessments.
• Provide direct clinical care as needed, including personal care, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications and manage ordering, storage, and documentation per policy.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation skills

Education

AHPRA registration

National Police Certificate

Aged care standards knowledge

Job description

Respect Tongala Memorial, located in Tongala, Victoria, is seeking experienced, caring, and passionate Registered Nurses to join our team on a casual basis. This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive and close-knit team where providing older Australians with dignity, compassion, and genuine connection is at the heart of everything we do. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Flexibility to work across all shifts Monday to Sunday is required.

About the Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents within the scope of practice as determined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). On a day-to-day basis this position shall report to the Care Manager and General Manager. Indirect reports shall include other organisational management representatives.

Key Duties

• Compile a comprehensive history from residents and/or family members to identify care needs by participating in resident admissions and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain a high level of documentation which accurately reflects care delivery.
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate resident care plans as directed and assist with resident admission assessments.
• Assist with the direct clinical care of residents as required, which may include but not limited to personal hygiene, massage therapy, pain management and GP rounds.
• Administer medications to residents and assume responsibility for correct ordering, storage and documentation procedures in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of the Residential Classification Scale and Standards for Aged Care.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Knowledge of the standards required by the government for the delivery of aged care.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills.
• An understanding of the aged care accreditation process.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care