Registered Nurse - Cessnock

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead our aged care team in Cessnock, NSW. This casual role focuses on delivering high-quality resident care with a strong emphasis on leadership and mentorship to care staff.

You will supervise, coordinate, and provide complex clinical care, including wound dressings and medication administration, while ensuring residents receive personalized, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with DIV 1 – AHPRA registration as required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in aged care.
• Proficient computer skills; knowledge of iCare is desirable.
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities and manual handling.
• Knowledge of aged care legislation and accreditation is advantageous.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Valid police check clearance.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Being responsible for ensuring high quality care in a leadership role
• Supervising and assisting other care staff
• Building partnerships with residents, respecting dignity and wellbeing
• Coordinating and delivering care within a supportive team
• Providing complex clinical care including wound dressing, medications, assessments, referrals
• Entering reports and observations on the iCare program
• Evaluating and maintaining care plans to meet changing needs

Skills

AHPRA Registered

Aged Care Experience

iCare Proficiency

WHS Knowledge

First Aid

Police Check

Work Rights Australia

Tools

iCare

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cessnock

Casual Opportunity Available

Position Information:

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

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 employees
• 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
• Valid police check clearance
• 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
• Eligible for 'not for profit' salary packagingBenefits - Increase your package

Applications Close: 9 October 2026