Registered Nurse, Aged Care - Mentoring & Career Growth

Opal Healthcare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Scholarships up to $15,000

Competitive pay & penalties

Collaborative team

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Adelaide's inner south west is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality clinical care for residents with complex health needs, while collaborating with families, doctors and the care team. You’ll guide care staff and ensure documentation and medication practices are delivered safely and professionally.

Join a supportive, values-driven environment offering mentoring and development programs, scholarship pathways, competitive pay with penalties, and a meaningful role

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, respectful and compassionate approach to resident care.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to residents in line with individual care plans.
• Complete clinical assessments, monitor changes in residents’ health and escalation as required.
• Administer and manage medications safely and accurately.
• Provide wound care, pain management, dementia support and chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care planning reviews.
• Support, mentor and provide clinical guidance to care workers and enrolled nurses.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, GPs, allied health professionals and internal teams.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, safety and quality of life.

Skills

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Medication management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Opal HealthCare in Adelaide's inner south west is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality clinical care for residents with complex health needs, while collaborating with families, doctors and the care team. You’ll guide care staff and ensure documentation and medication practices are delivered safely and professionally.

Join a supportive, values-driven environment offering mentoring and development programs, scholarship pathways, competitive pay with penalties, and a meaningful role