Registered Nurse – Full-Time Night Shift

Respect; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals and entertainment allowance $2,?

Ongoing training and development

Supportive onsite leaders

Job summary

Respect Aged Care's Glenella community near Mackay is seeking a registered nurse to deliver safe, person-centred care. You will assess residents, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing.

You must hold current AHPRA registration, maintain documentation, understand aged care standards, and obtain a National Police Certificate and meet NDIS Worker Screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of aged care standards and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Assess residents’ needs, develop care plans and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Administer medications safely and follow ordering, storage and documentation procedures.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support residents’ wellbeing and independence.

Job description

About Us

Respect Aged Care is one of the largest not-for-profit providers, with 50 residential aged care communities across Australia. Our teams help older Australians feel at home, stay connected to their communities and live with dignity and choice.

Our Care community at Glenella is a suburb 15 minutes from Mackay city centre - Mackay is the gateway to a stunning section of the Great Barrier Reef, close to a national park and fabulous harbour beaches.

Your role

• Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Assess residents’ needs, develop care plans and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Administer medications safely and follow ordering, storage and documentation procedures.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support residents’ wellbeing and independence.

What You’ll Bring

• Current AHPRA registration and strong clinical assessment, communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of aged care standards, legislative requirements, classification and accreditation processes.
• A current National Police Certificate, or willingness to obtain one, and the ability to meet Aged Care NDIS Worker Screening requirements.

Why join Respect?

• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 a year for living expenses, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Keep growing: ongoing training and professional development.
• Feel supported: onsite leaders and a friendly, collaborative team.
• Build your future: a rewarding long-term career in aged care.