Registered Nurse - Casual

Anglicare; Nowra; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglicare is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality clinical care in our Seniors Communities. You will perform wellness assessments, wound and catheter care, and collaborate with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams to support dignity and independence.

You will hold a Bachelor of Nursing, current AHPRA registration, and at least 3 years of nursing experience, ideally in aged care or community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ nursing experience, ideally in aged care or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and complex nursing care within age care settings.
• Conduct wellness assessments and monitor residents’ health.
• Coordinate care planning and document accurately.
• Escalate concerns and liaise with doctors and allied health professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen. We are a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.

Your opportunity

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical care that supports residents living with dignity, choice and independence. Working within our Seniors Communities, you will provide compassionate nursing care, undertake clinical assessments, contribute to care planning and collaborate closely with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive health outcomes. Join a dedicated and values-driven team where clinical excellence, empathy and resident-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. This role includes conducting wellness assessments, wound care management, catheter care, monitoring high-risk residents, coordinating follow-up care and working collaboratively with families, Clinical Leads and allied health professionals to support positive resident outcomes that enhances their wellbeing and quality of life though inclusive care.

Resident Care & Wellbeing

• Deliver routine and complex nursing care, including wound management, injections, infection control and medication-related support
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and monitor changes in residents’ health and wellbeing
• Evaluate resident progress and adjust care interventions as required
• Respond appropriately to clinical incidents, illnesses, falls and changes in condition
• Escalate concerns and liaise with doctors, specialists and healthcare providers when required
• Ensure residents are treated with empathy, dignity and respect at all times

Communication & Collaboration

• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and representatives
• Share clinical knowledge and support colleagues to achieve positive resident outcomes
• Work collaboratively with care teams, allied health professionals and operational leaders
• Contribute to the review and evaluation of resident care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Deliver care in accordance with AHPRA standards, aged care legislation and organisational policies
• Support a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement and resident safety
• Participate in safety, quality and compliance activities
• Report incidents, hazards and risks in line with organisational requirements

What You’ll Bring

You are a compassionate and clinically confident Registered Nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships and making a positive difference in the lives of older people. You will also need:

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years’ nursing experience
• Experience within aged care, retirement living, general practice or community nursing or a high-volume clinical environment
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and documentation skills
• A current competency in urinary catheter insertion and removal is highly desirable
• Sound understanding of aged care standards and funding requirements
• Current Driver’s License, good to have

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about supporting older Australians
• Clinically skilled and confident in decision making
• Organised with strong time management skills
• Confident working both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Aligned with Anglicare's values of Integrity, Justice, Compassion and Excellence

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring.

Application Close Date: September 06, 2026

Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Staff Rewards

• Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more.

Salary Packaging

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
• You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!

Employee Assistance Program

• At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

• Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

• The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager.
• Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.