Registered Nurse- Everard Park Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Sponsored study

Competitive pay

Collaborative team

Supportive environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Opal HealthCare's Everard Park Care Community in Adelaide's inner south-west is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality clinical care to residents with complex health needs.

You will lead care planning, document accurately, administer and review medications, and mentor care staff within a multidisciplinary team. AHPRA registration, excellent communication and a compassionate approach are essential. Full-time and part-time roles with mentoring and development opportunities.

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 escalates 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.

Skills

Current RN registration with AHPRA

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Medication management

Communication & documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse- Everard Park Care Community

"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 ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Located in the leafy surrounds of inner south west Adelaide, our Care Community is nestled in a quiet residential street. All the amenities of the CBD are just seven minutes’ drive awayor catch the nearby tram straight into the heart of the city. Our Care Community is a happy and loving environment, with cosy gardens to stroll around and spacious indoor and outdoor living areas.

About the Role

• $41.59 - $53.36 (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 escalates 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.