Registered Nurse Aged Care

Digital Aicademy; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

Digital Aicademy in NSW seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (Aged Care) to deliver person-centered care to elderly residents, manage assessments, lead care plans, and liaise with families and medical practitioners.

The role requires a Bachelor of Nursing, NMBA registration via APHRA, aged care experience, and valid Police/NDIS checks with CPR/First Aid. Strong clinical decision-making and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current NMBA registration via APHRA.
• Experience in aged care or similar clinical environment is desirable.
• Valid National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care & assessment of residents and management of chronic conditions.
• Medication management in line with regulations and policies.
• Develop, implement and review individualized care plans.
• Provide clinical leadership to ENs and AINs.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Deliver wound care and palliative support as required.

Skills

Clinical care

Assessment

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled Registered Nurse (Aged Care) to join our clinical team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional, person-centered care to elderly residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being. You will manage clinical assessments, lead care plans, oversee support staff, and act as a vital point of contact for residents' families and medical practitioners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care & Assessment: Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, monitor health changes, manage complex chronic conditions, and respond effectively to acute medical situations.

• Medication Management: Safely and accurately administer, record, and audit medications in strict accordance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.

• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and allied health professionals.

• Leadership & Supervision: Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs), ensuring a high standard of daily care.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain meticulous, accurate, and timely electronic health records, ensuring absolute compliance with aged care quality standards and legal requirements.

• Wound & Palliative Care: Deliver specialized clinical interventions, including advanced wound management, infection control, and empathetic palliative/end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited tertiary institution.

• Licensure & Registration: Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via APHRA.

• Experience: Prior experience working within an aged care facility or a similar clinical environment (rehabilitation, community nursing, or acute geriatric care) is highly desirable.

• Certifications: Valid National Police Check (or NDIS Worker Screening Check) and current First Aid/CPR certifications. Fully vaccinated in line with healthcare industry mandates.

• Core Competencies: Excellent clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the empathy required to build trust with elderly residents and their families.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive hourly rates/salary package with attractive salary packaging options to maximize your take-home pay.

• Flexible Scheduling: Variety of shift options available (morning, afternoon, and night rosters) to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access to ongoing clinical training, leadership mentoring programs, and support for continuous professional professional development (CPD) points.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming, collaborative team that is deeply committed to quality care and workplace safety.

• Career Progression: Opportunities to step up into senior clinical roles, such as Clinical Care Coordinator or Facility Manager