Registered Nurse- Aldinga Beach Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Scholarship opportunities

Career development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Australia seeks a Registered Nurse for our aged care community. You will deliver person-centred care, conduct clinical assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with families, doctors, and the care team to ensure safe, high-quality care. RN registration with AHPRA is essential.

We offer mentoring, scholarship opportunities up to $15,000, competitive pay with penalties, and a collaborative, supportive environment to improve resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Pre-employment medical and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care per care plans.
• Administer and manage medications safely.
• Complete clinical assessments and monitor residents’ health.
• Provide wound care, pain management, dementia support.
• Maintain clinical documentation and care planning reviews.
• Support and mentor care workers.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Clinical Assessment

Care Planning

Medication Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR Systems

Job description

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don't succeed - people do."
That's why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of Compassion,Accountability,Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.

Our contemporary, 118 bed beach house-inspired Care Community is nestled just three minutes from the shores of Aldinga Beach. With Aldinga Central Shopping Centre conveniently located across the road and easy access to local amenities and transport, residents can enjoy the best of both coastal living and convenience. We're a warm, family-oriented community where residents feel welcomed, supported and at home.

About the Role

• $40.10 - $51.76 (DOE) base rate + Penalty rates, Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.

• Permanent Full-Time & Part Time opportunities

As a Registered Nurse in aged care, you will provide high-quality clinical care, support residents with complex and age-related health needs, and work closely with families, carers, doctors and the wider care team. You will also help guide care staff and ensure care plans, documentation and medication practices are delivered safely and professionally.

What We Offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - RN2CM, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• Competitive pay rates, penalties and benefits in line with the relevant agreement.
• A collaborative team focused on quality care and resident wellbeing.
• A supportive and values-driven environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to residents in line with individual care plans.
• Complete clinical assessments, monitor changes in residents' health and escape concerns 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.

About You

• 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.