Registered Nurse - Hawksbury Gardens, Salisbury North

UnitingCare SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Leave Loading

Wellbeing Support

Career Progression

Inclusive Culture

Generous Parental Leave

Job summary

UnitingSA’s Hawksbury Gardens in Salisbury North is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join a supportive team delivering person-centred care in the Northern Suburbs SA. We offer permanent part-time or casual roles, with weekday morning shifts and some afternoons.

You will lead shifts, mentor ENs and PCAs, administer medications, and ensure documentation meets AN-ACC standards. Salary packaging and wellbeing support are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration
• Valid DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Experience with AN-ACC and electronic documentation systems

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive clinical assessments and implementing evidence-based care plans.
• Leading the clinical team on shift, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive care delivery.
• Administering medications and IV therapies in line with the scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Monitoring residents’ conditions, managing acute clinical situations, and escalating when required.
• Providing mentorship and supervision to ENs and PCAs to foster a supportive care environment.
• Engaging with residents, families, and external providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with AN-ACC requirements and aged care standards.

Skills

Medication administration

Wound care

Care plan development

Leadership

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

AN-ACC

Job description

Registered Nurse - Hawksbury Gardens, Salisbury North

Hawksbury Gardens Residential Aged Care | Northern Suburbs SA

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurseready to make a genuine impact in aged care? AtUnitingSA’s Hawksbury Gardens in Salisbury North,you’ll be part of a supportive team where your clinical expertise,leadership, and person-centred care truly make a difference.

We’re currently seeking flexible Registered Nurses to join ourteam on a permanent part-time or casual basis.Opportunities are primarily available across weekday(Monday to Friday) morning shifts, with some afternoonshifts also available.

A typical day in this role includes:

• Performing comprehensive clinical assessments andimplementing evidence-based care plans.
• Leading the clinical team on shift, ensuring safe,effective, and responsive care delivery.
• Administering medications and IV therapies in line with thescope of practice and facility protocols.
• Monitoring residents’ conditions, managing acute clinicalsituations, and escalating when required.
• Providing mentorship and supervision to ENs and PCAs tofoster a supportive care environment.
• Engaging with residents, families, and external providersto ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with AN-ACCrequirements and aged care standards.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Being part of a close-knit, values-driven team focused oncollaboration and respect.
• Meaningful connections with residents and families, yourwork makes a daily impact.
• Career development and education opportunities to supportyour professional growth.

What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-homepay with up to $15,900 tax-free per year, plus $2,650 throughour Meal & Entertainment Card.
• Leave Loading: An additional 17.5% on yourholiday pay.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to our EmployeeAssistance Programme (EAP).
• Career Progression: Continuous learningand development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: A flexible, respectful,and diverse workplace.
• Generous Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paidleave for eligible team members.

What You’ll Bring:

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration
• Valid DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check

Skills & Experience

• Sound understanding of aged care legislation and Aged CareQuality Standards
• Strong clinical skills in medication administration, woundcare, and care plan development
• Experience with AN-ACC and electronic documentationsystems
• Proven ability to lead shifts and mentor team members
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

Why Join Us?

At UnitingSA, we’re more than a workplace,we’re a community. With over 100 years of service to SouthAustralians, we remain committed to enriching lives throughcompassionate care. Here, every voice is heard, every contributionvalued, and every day offers the chance to make a lastingimpact.

By joining us, you'll be part of a team that puts compassion andcare at the forefront, ensuring our residents feel safe, respected,and at home. Working here means contributing to something bigger,where every small action has a lasting impact on the lives of thosewho matter most.

If you’d like to know more about this role, reach out toMatthew Wood, Residential Operations Manager, on08 8281 6259 for a confidential chat.

We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, and people with all abilities anddiversities.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, what matters most isyour passion and commitment to quality care.

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close thisadvert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for yourconvenience.

If you’re a Registered Nurse who leads with heart and purpose,we’d love to hear from you.