Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Calvary Health Care; Berri; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvary Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide resident-centred clinical care at our Berri Residential Facility in South Australia. The role emphasizes safe medication management, collaborative care planning, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with residents and their families, ensuring compliance with aged care legislation, delivering compassionate, high-quality care and contributing to a mission-based organisation focused on excellence in health and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Registration with APHRA (mandatory).
• Knowledge of legislation governing aged care.
• Commitment to contemporary aged care practice.
• Ability to support and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in a clinical leadership role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage day to day activities.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Desire to join a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of quality clinical services in line with a resident centred model of care.
• Manage and provide efficient, effective and compassionate care planning and assessment.
• Responsible to ensure medication management is provided in a safe and effective manner in line with legislative requirements and policy.
• Work collaboratively with staff, other health professionals, the resident, their families and Clinical Leadership teams to ensure clinical decisions are based on best practice and positive resident outcomes

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Aged care knowledge

Education

APRA RN registration

Tools

Medication management systems

Job description

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Seeking a Registered Nurse located at our Berri Residential Facility

• Berri, SA, Australia, 5343
• Casual
• Closing on: Sep 21 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of quality clinical services in line with a resident centred model of care
• Manage and provide efficient, effective and compassionate care planning and assessment
• Responsible to ensure medication management is provided in a safe and effective manner in line with legislative requirements and policy
• Work collaboratively with staff, other health professionals, the resident, their families and Clinical Leadership teams to ensure clinical decisions are based on best practice and positive resident outcomes

What You Bring

• Registered Nurse with current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) (mandatory)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing aged care
• Commitment to contemporary aged care practice
• Ability to support and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in a clinical leadership role with the ability to manage day to day clinical issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage day to day activities in an efficient manner
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.