Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee wellbeing

Professional development

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Respect in Oakey, Queensland is seeking a casual Registered Nurse to deliver safe, person-centred care in our 40-bed residential aged care home, CWA House in Oakey. You will work under AHPRA standards, reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, collaborating with residents, families and healthcare professionals to support health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Essential qualifications include AHPRA registration, police check, knowledge of aged care standards, and strong clinical

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of aged care standards and residential aged care requirements.
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
• Desirable: Understanding of aged care accreditation processes.
• Leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Knowledge of aged care funding and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident admissions, assessments, and care planning.
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Complete ACFI/clinical assessments and support funding requirements.
• Administer medications and oversee medication management processes.
• Provide direct clinical care and respond to changes in resident health.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Enrolled Nurses and Care Assistants.
• Liaise with residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals.
• Promote a safe workplace and maintain infection control standards.
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Lead with purpose. Make a difference. Be part of something bigger.

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support — it’s about creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected and truly at home.

As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.

Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.

This is your opportunity to join that journey.

Join our 40-bed residential aged care home, CWA House in Oakey, QLD as a CASUAL Registered Nurse and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centered care to older Australians.

About The Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, competent, and contemporary clinical nursing care in accordance with AHPRA standards and organisational policies. Reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, you will work collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and care staff to support residents' health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct resident admissions, assessments, and care planning
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
• Complete ACFI/clinical assessments and support funding requirements
• Administer medications and oversee medication management processes
• Provide direct clinical care and respond to changes in resident health
• Supervise, support, and mentor Enrolled Nurses and Care Assistants
• Liaise with residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals
• Promote a safe workplace and maintain infection control standards
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives

What We Offer

• Choose your shifts to suit your lifestyle and enjoy a work-life balance
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful regional area

About You

We're seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Essential

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of aged care standards and residential aged care requirements
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills

Desirable

• Understanding of aged care accreditation processes
• Strong clinical documentation skills
• Leadership and staff supervision experience
• Knowledge of aged care funding and regulatory requirements