Registered Nurse - Kelso

Whiddon; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Long Service Leave

Parental Leave

Fertility leave

Community Service leave

Compassionate leave

Salary Packaging

Novated leasing

Learning programs

Recognition program

Job summary

Whiddon in Kelso, NSW, invites expressions of interest for a 6-month night shift contract starting 1 December 2026. We are a not-for-profit aged care provider, focused on whole-of-person care, teamwork and resident-centred service. You will be supported by clinical leaders and receive mentoring to develop your practice.

AHPRA registration, clinical care and palliative skills, and First Aid/CPR are required. Previous aged care experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registration is required.
• First Aid and CPR certificates are required.
• Previous aged care experience is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Clinical care

Clinical decision making

Palliation

Education

AHPRA Registration

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Your passion for whole-of-person care will find a place to grow with us, where mutual respect and deep relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Knowing how important open communication and teamwork is, you will join a team of experienced colleagues whose passion has created a positive and supportive environment.

We recognise you are a growing professional as well, so our home managers and clinical leaders will take the time to coach and mentor you, and actively encourage your continued clinical learning, operational capability building and career progression.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Kelso, in the Central West region, on a 6-MONTH TERM CONTRACT - Night shift 76 hrs, including weekends basis from 1st December 2026.

To be considered for this role you will require AHPRA Registration, proven skills in clinical care, clinical decision and palliation, First Aid and CPR Certificates. Previous experience in Aged Care is desired but not essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
  • Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
  • Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
  • Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Work/life balance. Options to work morning, afternoon or night shifts
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
  • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
  • Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
  • Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.