Registered Nurse (Holiday Relief)

For Purpose Aged Care; Bowling Alley Point; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging with Go Salary

Team lunches

HESTA super

CommBank offers

JB Hi-Fi discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Endota Spa discounts

Novated Leasing with Enlist

National career opportunities

Ausmed Passport

Job summary

For Purpose Aged Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Tamworth aged care home on a Holiday Relief basis. The role covers planned and unplanned staff leave, requiring flexibility across shifts and days to ensure continuous, high-quality care for residents.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of RN experience in residential aged care, proficiency with electronic systems, and the ability to work 64-76 hours per fortnight with no availability restrictions.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• As a Registered Nurse, you will provide person-centered care and support to residents while working with the broader care team.

Job description

Do you want to work with a passionate and supportive team, that puts people first?

Tamworth Community Aged Care are currently seeking one experienced Registered Nurse to join our aged care team in a Holiday Relief Role. This position is ideal for a dedicated and flexible RN who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting older people to live with dignity, respect, and independence.

A friendly, focused and driven team, we look to bring on staff with the right attitudes and values to provide the bestCAREfor our residents:

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Respect
• Empathy

Why Work with Us?

Discover the Benefits & Culture at For Purpose Aged Care

At For Purpose Aged Care, we believe that when our staff feel supported, valued, and inspired, they deliver the very best care to our residents. As a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

That is why we offer a growing range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, financial wellbeing, professional growth, and sense of belonging:

• Maximise Your Take-Home Pay - Save up to $15,900 a year through Salary Packaging with Go Salary.
• Feel Connected- Enjoy regular team lunches and engaging team-building events that bring people together.
• Super That Works for You- HESTA is an industry super fund focused on people working in health and community services.
• Exclusive Workplace Banking - Take advantage of special offers through CommBank's tailored program - because smart banking means more in your pocket.
• JB Hi-Fi Employee Discounts- Access exclusive staff pricing on the latest tech and home essentials.
• Wellbeing Support on Demand - Our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is always here when you need it.
• Time to Unwind- Treat yourself with staff-only discounts at Endota Spa.
• Novated Leasing Made Easy- Use your pre-tax income to pay for your car through our partner Enlist and enjoy potential tax benefits.
• Career Growth Across Australia- Explore national job opportunities within our broader For Purpose Aged Care network.
• Ausmed Passport- Take your training and qualifications with you—you're learning counts wherever your career takes you.

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide person-centered care and support to our residents while working collaboratively with the broader care team. These positions are specifically designed to provide coverage for planned and unplanned staff leave within the home.

Due to the nature of this role, a successful applicant must be available to work across a variety of shifts and days as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in residential aged care as an RN
• Proficient with electronic systems
• Ability to work 64-76 hours per fortnight
• No restrictions on hours, days, or shift availability
• Flexibility to work morning, afternoon, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts as required
• Commitment to providing holiday and leave relief across the home
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• National Police Check (within the last 12 months)
• Current First Aid

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking reliable, adaptable, and compassionate RN who can seamlessly support the home during periods of staff leave. Flexibility and availability are essential, as this role requires a team member who can respond to changing roster requirements and provide consistent care coverage throughout the year.

If you are an experienced aged care RN who can commit to 64-76 hours per fortnight without availability restrictionsand are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support residents and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.