Registered Nurse - Aged Care

E4 People; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Night shift only

Flexible hours

Overtime penalty on base rate

Supportive management

Job summary

E4 People is recruiting a Night Duty RN for a large residential aged care home in Thornlands, Queensland. This permanent night role offers leadership opportunities and a stable overnight schedule within a supportive clinical team.

You will provide overnight clinical care, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality resident care with thorough documentation and compliance. Applicants must have current AHPRA registration and 12 months RN experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 12 months RN experience, night shift preferred.
• Experience in residential aged care is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to residents overnight.
• Act as RN in Charge and lead care team.
• Monitor residents and respond to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care records.
• Administer medications and complete assessments.
• Support and guide care staff during the shift.
• Maintain high standards of care and compliant documentation.

Skills

RN experience

AHPRA registration

Night duty

Aged care experience

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Details

Work Type: Permanent

Salary Range: $90,001 - $100,000

Whats on Offer: Join a well-supported aged care home where you can make a real impact on resident care overnight.

Description

We are currently recruiting for Registered Nurse opportunities with a large residential aged care home in Thornlands. This is a great opportunity for an experienced RN looking for a stable night duty position within a supportive and established clinical team.

About the Role

Working as the Night Duty RN in Charge, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality clinical care throughout the night.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing clinical care and support to residents overnight
• Acting as the RN in Charge and providing clinical leadership to the care team
• Monitoring residents and responding appropriately to changes in condition
• Managing clinical documentation and care records
• Administering medications and completing clinical assessmentsEscalating clinical concerns appropriately
• Supporting and guiding care staff throughout the shift
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care, compliance and documentation

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced RN who is confident working independently and taking clinical responsibility overnight.

You will ideally have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 12 months' RN experience
• Previous experience working night duty
• Residential aged care experience in Australia highly regarded
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Good understanding of aged care documentation and AN-ACC
• Confidence leading and supporting care staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to providing person-centred care
• Full Australian working rights required

New graduates will not be considered for this position.

What's On Offer?

• Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities
• Night Duty only
• Flexible hours available depending on your preference
• $49–$55 per hour + super, based on experience
• Additional night duty penalty on top of the base rate
• Two vacancies available
• Supportive management structure and approachable RACM
• Established clinical and care team
• Opportunity to take on meaningful clinical leadership without stepping into a management position

About E4 People

E4 People has been a specialist healthcare recruitment partner since 2012. Over the past decade we have built deep relationships across aged care, allied health, and hospital settings throughout Australia. When you work with us, you get more than a single job opening. You get a recruiter who understands the sector, knows the leadership teams, and can talk honestly about culture, career pathways and where your skills will be valued.

What this looks like in practice:

• A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role
• Honest market insight on salary, growth, and where the sector is moving
• Discreet, professional handling at every stage. We do not share your details without permission
• Ongoing support post placement, because the right fit matters longer than the offer date

We are proud that many of the candidates we place return to us years later for their next career move. That is the standard we aim for on every search.

If you are passionate about aged care, thrive in leadership roles, and want to contribute to resident-centred care, we would love to hear from you