Registered Nurse

Uniting; Woollahra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading

Work‑life balance

Career development

Leadership opportunities

Professional community

Job summary

Uniting Ronald Coleman Lodge in Woollahra is seeking Casual Registered Nurses to provide high‑quality aged care. You will be a clinical leader, developing, delivering and evaluating resident care plans to meet individual needs and lead clinical services.

This role offers above‑award pay with casual loading, regular shifts and flexible start/finish times, plus opportunities to grow into senior clinical roles within Uniting’s aged care teams.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Strong clinical leadership and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of resident care plans.
• Provide clinical services with sharp assessment skills.
• Get to know each resident and advocate for their quality of life.
• Ensure care meets residents’ individual goals.
• Liaise with medical/allied health professionals and families.
• Supervise and support Personal Care Workers.
• Practice holistically with strong decision-making to lead the team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Clinical assessment

Resident advocacy

Team supervision

Empathy

Education

Nursing degree (AHPRA registered)

Job description

Uniting Ronald Coleman Lodge in Woollahra are looking for Casual RNs.

Casual RNs with experience preferably in an Aged Care setting.

What you’ll be doing in this role

Casual Cover

• You will be a clinical leader in the service and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision‑making skills to lead the team.

What we offer you

• Above-award pay rates with Casual loading
• Work‑life balance with regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit you
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator as well as other clinical practice, corporate and leadership roles.
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Career Development Opportunity

Registered Nurses who are new to aged care, or those in their first or second year of practice who have not previously completed a Graduate Nurse Program, are encouraged to participate in Uniting’s Aged Care Transition to Practice Program. This supportive program is designed to build confidence, enhance clinical skills, and provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career in aged care

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Curious about working at Uniting? Click the link below to see how you can support residents to live their day their way.

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care