Registered Nurse - Full Time

For Purpose Aged Care; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax savings – Salary packaging

JB Hi-Fi discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Novated car leasing

HESTA super fund access

Ausmed Passport

Job summary

For Purpose Aged Care (FPAC) is a national alliance of not-for-profit aged care providers committed to high-quality care for older Australians. FPAC seeks a Registered Nurse to join our team at South Grafton, NSW, to provide clinical leadership and evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes dignity, compassion, and community wellbeing within a multidisciplinary setting. The successful candidate will hold AHPRA RN registration, have aged care experience, and demonstrate strong communication,

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse is essential.
• Experience in aged care is preferred.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team in aged care.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership with the Clinical Manager to ensure safe and effective care.
• Plan and communicate care interventions based on comprehensive assessments.
• Ensure outcomes align with care plans and safe working practices.
• Deliver person-centered care that promotes independence and dignity.
• Monitor patients and report changes; take appropriate actions.
• Implement initiatives to improve quality of care and life.
• Advocate for patients to support informed choices.
• Assist with data collection for funding claims.
• Coordinate handover at shift changes.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for patients.
• Ensure safe medication management and infection control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisation

Professional development

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Aged care experience

Multidisciplinary team experience

Accreditation standards knowledge

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Company: For Purpose Aged Care

Position: Registered Nurse

Salary: $109,3170 – $112,547 plus Superannuation (depending on experience)

Location: South Grafton Community Aged Care, NSW

For Purpose Aged Care (FPAC) is a national alliance of not-for-profit aged care providers committed to strengthening and sustaining high-quality care for older Australians. Established to represent and support mission-driven organisations, FPAC advocates for a fair, transparent and sustainable aged care system that prioritises dignity, compassion and community wellbeing. We are looking for a registered nurse to join us.

Key Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities include:

• In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, provide clinical leadership to care staff to ensure care recipients receive safe, effective and appropriate care interventions.
• In conjunction with other staff, the care recipient, family members and a multidisciplinary team, plan and communicate care interventions based on a comprehensive assessment of the care recipient's needs for support, nursing and personal care needs.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, ensure positive care recipient outcomes in line with care plans and safe working practices.
• Provide person-centered individual care to care recipients that reflects a non-institutional approach and encourages independence, honours care recipient dignity and privacy while displaying empathy toward the care recipient.
• Monitor the care recipient's condition; report on changes to all parties and undertake appropriate actions.
• Implement initiatives designed to maintain or improve the quality of care and the quality-of-life outcomes for the care recipient.
• Act as a care recipient advocate to assist individuals in making choices and informed decisions.
• Undertake collation of assessment and care information, as required, to complete the funding claim process.
• In conjunction with other registered nurses, manage the handover of care recipient issues to change-of-shift staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, dignity and respect of care recipients at all times.
• Ensure the safe and effective management of medication, infection control and Work Health and Safety practices.
• Actively participate in accreditation audits and ensure all activities in the workplace comply with accreditation requirements.

Qualification and Experience

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (essential).
• Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in aged care.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in an aged care setting.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in the aged care sector and relevant accreditation standards.
• Ability to provide leadership, delegate effectively, and contribute to positive care outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Real opportunities to grow your career
• Fun team dress-up days, lunches, and events
• As a not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing matters to us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and happiness, including:
• Tax savings of up to $15,900 with Salary Packaging
• Exclusive discounts at JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (your personal superhero therapist!)
• Novated car leasing options
• Access to the HESTA super fund, workplace banking perks, and national career opportunities
• Recognition for all your training with the Ausmed Passport

Date posted 15 October 2026