Registered Nurse Night Duty - Reynella Hillside Care Community

Opal Aged Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opal Healthcare Academy

Scholarship opportunities up to $15,00

Nurse development programs

Competitive pay with penalties

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for overnight night duty in a permanent part-time role. You will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, manage medications, and lead the night shift with guidance for junior staff.

The position offers mentoring and development opportunities through the Opal Healthcare Academy, scholarship support for further education, and a team-focused environment that values resident wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA is required.
• Night duty experience in residential aged care is highly regarded.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership on night shifts.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents overnight.
• Monitor residents’ health and respond to changes or emergencies.
• Administer medications per policy and clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support and guide care staff on shift.
• Ensure infection control, WHS, and quality standards are met.
• Participate in handovers to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Nursing

Night shift

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

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 of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CAREis at the heart of everything we do.

Set among the tree-lined streets of Old Reynella, our 89 bed Care Community offers a welcoming atmosphere along with compassionate and personalised care. Our contemporary resort-style residence is close to the Old Reynella shopping centre and there's easy access to public transport. With a lovely outlook over Winefly Park, our Care Community is an integral part of the local community.

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.