Registered Nurse - Bellingen

RFBI; Bellingen Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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17.5% annual leave loading

Supportive management

Job summary

RFBI is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our aged care residence in Bellingen. You will advise and assist the care staff to provide resident-centered care, reporting to the Care Manager. The role focuses on high-quality clinical care, care plan evaluation, and strong teamwork within a supportive environment.

We require AHPRA registration, 2+ years in aged care, first aid, and WHS knowledge. iCare experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse DIV 1 - AHPRA Registered.
• 2+ years experience in Aged Care.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of iCare (desirable).
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation, Accreditation and ANACC will be highly regarded.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff to deliver high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Supervise care team and build partnerships with residents and families.
• Coordinate and deliver care within a supportive team.
• Provide complex clinical care including wound dressing and medication administration.
• Enter reports and observations in the iCare system.
• Evaluate and maintain care plans to meet changing resident needs.

Skills

AHPRA Registered

Aged Care Leadership

Medication administration

Wound care

WHs knowledge

First Aid

Tools

iCare

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced aged care Registered Nurse to join and lead our care team in our aged care residence located in Bellingen.

This is an incredible leadership position, you will advise and assist the care staff to provide the best care, tailored to suit the needs and preferences of our residents. The role reports to the Care Manager. We are an award winning, leading aged care provider delivering best quality aged care services that are making a difference in people’s lives.

The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (known as RFBI) is a non-for profit (NFP) organisation that has been in operation for 146 years. We currently operate 22 residential aged care villages, 20 retirement villages and a range of home and community services across NSW and ACT.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for ensuring high-quality care is delivered to residents in a key leadership position
• Supervising and assisting other care employee
• Building and fostering partnerships with each resident, respecting and ensuring their dignity, and focusing on their health and wellbeing.
• Working within a supporting team to coordinate and deliver care.
• Providing complex clinical care including but not limited to: wound dressing; administration of medications;condition assessments and referrals.
• Entering reports and observations on the computer program – iCare.
• Evaluating and maintaining care plans to meet changing needs of residents

What we look for:

• Registered Nurse DIV 1 - AHPRA Registered.
• 2+ years previous experience in Aged Care
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of iCare (desirable)
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling principles
• Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation, Accreditation and ANACC will be highly regarded
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Must be eligible to work in Australia

What’s on offer:

• Work for one of the best providers in the aged care sector
• Attractive hourly rates, conditions and salary sacrifice options
• A friendly and supportive manager, culture & team
• Opportunities for develop and advance your career
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
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Applications Close: 30 October 2026