Registered Nurse - Night Duty

Respect Group Limited; Victoria; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Learning and career growth

Supportive team environment

Make a difference in residents' lives

Job summary

Respect Aged Care in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts as RN in Charge at Mitchell House. You will provide safe, high-quality clinical care and lead the night team.

The role requires AHPRA registration, prior residential aged care experience, strong clinical judgement, and independence, with a supportive, collaborative team environment. Competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and eligibility to work in Australia.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse in residential aged care is preferred.
• Proficient in clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts with sound judgement.
• Strong documentation and handover communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality clinical nursing care to residents at night.
• Be the primary registered nurse on duty overnight and lead the night team.
• Monitor residents, respond to health changes, and update care plans.
• Administer medications and ensure accurate documentation and orders.
• Communicate effectively during handovers and with care staff.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Residential aged care experience

Clinical assessment

Independent night-shift work

Documentation skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding night shift opportunity? We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse to join our supportive and caring team at Respect Lyrebird in Victoria!

About Us

As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older Australians through high standards of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging.

Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation continues to grow, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as the RN in Charge for night shifts at Respect Mitchell House.

In this role, you will provide safe, high-quality and person-centred clinical care to our residents while being the primary Registered Nurse on duty overnight. You will work closely with the care team, provide clinical support when required and respond to any changes in residents' health or clinical needs throughout the shift.

This role would suit a confident and capable Registered Nurse who enjoys working independently and has strong clinical judgement, while still being part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Duties

• Provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to residents.
• Take responsibility for clinical care and decision-making during the night shift.
• Monitor residents and respond to changes in their health or clinical condition.
• Complete resident assessments and contribute to the development and ongoing review of care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Administer medications and ensure appropriate medication ordering, storage and documentation procedures are followed.
• Respond to clinical incidents, concerns and emergencies as required.
• Provide clinical support and guidance to care staff during the shift.
• Assist with resident admissions and ongoing assessments where required.
• Communicate relevant clinical information and ensure thorough handovers between shifts.
• Work in accordance with Respect's policies and procedures, aged care standards and relevant legislation.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, ideally within residential aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Confidence working independently and managing clinical matters during a night shift.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of aged care standards and requirements.
• Current National Police Certificate, or the ability to obtain one.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Learning, development and career growth opportunities.
• A supportive and caring team environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.