Registered Nurse

HammondCare; Waratah; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Living expenses allowance

Entertainment benefits

Training & career development

Annual leave

Referral bonus

Wellbeing resources

Discounts

Job summary

HammondCare Waratah is seeking experienced Part-time Registered Nurses for night shifts to deliver person-centred care in a supportive home-like setting. You will work with the residential team, focusing on safety, dignity and individual needs, while maintaining professional accountability under AHPRA guidelines.

The role requires 2-3 years' aged care experience, current AHPRA registration, flexibility for night patterns, and strong teamwork with caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a RN.
• 2–3 years experience in an Aged Care setting.
• Flexibility to commit to night shift patterns.
• Strong admin and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred and relationship-focused care.
• Advising and supporting the care delivery by staff.
• Educating and mentoring in clinical areas and processes.
• Clinical oversight and decision making in case management.
• Support resident comfort and well-being.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Aged care experience

RN qualification

Teamwork

Clinical mentoring

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

HammondCare Waratah are currently looking for experienced Part time Registered Nurses to join our team for Night shift. With our unique model of care which places the residents needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. The care you will provide will be person-centred, and relationship focused, with the understanding that no person is the same.

Shift pattern - week 1 - Tuesday - Thursday 9.00pm - 7.00am Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9.00pm - 7.00am = 70 hours Fortnight.

About the role

This role is a clinical support role. It is the expectation from HammondCare that this role is carried out within a consultative and advisory context rather than an authoritarian approach. The role has a level of professional accountability and responsibility in line with the registration requirements as a RN qualified and current registration with AHPRA.

Essence of the role

• As the RN you will be a core member of the residential team and work with both the management of the home and the carers to provide tailored and individualised responsive care for the residents.
• Advising and supporting the care delivery by the care staff
• Educating and mentoring in clinical areas and processes
• Consultative in case management and clinical decision making
• Clinical oversight and professional competence as a Registered Nurse
• Implement and support a resident comfort focus

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have current AHPRA registration with ideally 2-3 years experience in an Aged Care setting
• Be flexible and able to commit to the Shift pattern
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs
• Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & you want to make a difference in their lives
• Possess strong admin and computer skills

Benefits

• Market leading remuneration Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave.
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and complete a NDIS Workers Screening Check

We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.