Registered Nurse Night Duty - Everard Park Care Community

Dayforce; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Academy

Scholarship opportunities up to $15,00

Mentoring programs

Career development

Competitive pay rates

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Opal Healthcare in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night duty shifts, providing high-quality, resident-centred care in a calm and supportive environment.

This permanent part-time role offers mentoring, development programs, sponsorship for studies up to $15,000, and competitive pay with penalties and a 12% superannuation entitlement.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in residential aged care, especially night duty, is preferred.
• Ability to provide calm clinical leadership during night shifts.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred clinical care to residents overnight.
• Monitor health and respond to changes or emergencies.
• Administer medications in line with policies and standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership and support to care staff on shift.
• Ensure infection prevention, safety and quality standards.
• Participate in handovers to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Night shift nursing

Clinical leadership

Strong communication

Resident-focused care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA

Job description

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."
That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Located in the leafy surrounds of inner south west Adelaide, our Care Community is nestled in a quiet residential street. All the amenities of the CBD are just seven minutes’ drive awayor catch the nearby tram straight into the heart of the city. Our Care Community is a happy and loving environment, with cosy gardens to stroll around and spacious indoor and outdoor living areas.

About the Role

• Night Duty Position
• $41.59 - $53.36 (DOE) base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities

This role is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident working overnight, enjoys supporting residents with dignity and respect, and can provide calm clinical leadership during night shifts.

What We Offer

• Night duty shifts in a supportive aged care environment.
• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - such as Nurse Graduate programs, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
• A collaborative team focused on quality care and resident wellbeing.
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference every shift.
• Competitive pay rates, penalties and benefits in line with the relevant agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred clinical care to residents overnight.
• Monitor residents’ health and respond promptly to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Administer medications in line with legislation, policies and clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain residents’ comfort, privacy, dignity and independence.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to care staff on shift.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and quality standards
• Participate in clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
• Liaise effectively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, families, and external providers as required.

About You

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Previous night duty experience in residential aged care is highly regarded.
• Confidence working night duty and making sound clinical decisions.
• Strong communication skills with residents, families and team members.
• A warm, professional and resident-focused approach.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.