Registered Nurse (Night Duty) - Unanderra - Sponsorship available

Catholic Healthcare; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Mission-driven organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Unanderra is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for permanent night duty, 21:30–07:15, including weekends. This role offers visa sponsorship for eligible candidates and the chance to work in a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation committed to person-centred care.

You will lead on shift, mentor care staff, and deliver high-quality nursing, with strong focus on residents’ dignity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Requires current AHPRA registration and Bachelor of Nursing.
• Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in aged care.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation and Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical nursing care aligned with best practices.
• Lead on shift, coaching and guiding care staff.
• Build trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment for residents and colleagues.
• Apply clinical judgment to changing resident needs.
• Follow clinical, safety and organisational policies.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Leadership on shift

Staff coaching

Communication skills

IT literacy

Aged care knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurse (Night Duty) - Unanderra - Sponsorship available

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• $48.50 - $60.30 per hour + Super + NFP tax benefits – take home more of what you earn
• Permanent Night Duty including weekends – secure hours with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates, subject to eligibility and T&Cs.
• Make a real difference in residents’ lives – deliver meaningful, person-centred nursing care

Catholic Healthcare now has over 6000 employees and 30 years' experience in care. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities, supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative relationship-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.

At Villa Maria Unanderra, you’ll be part of a compassionate team committed to helping older people live with dignity, connection and purpose. If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse who values relationship-centred care and wants to work somewhere your contribution is recognised, we’d love to hear from you.

• $48.50 - $60.30 per hour + super, depending on experience
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - pay less tax and take more of your pay home
• Access discounted private health insurance and Fitness Passport
• Paid parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Join a purpose-led organisation with 30+ years of experience supporting older Australians
• Be part of Catholic Healthcare, with 6,000+ employees and 40+ locations across NSW and QLD

Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates, subject to eligibility and T&Cs.

The role

This is a permanent part-time opportunity working night duty 21:30 - 0715 on the following rostered days:

• Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Reporting to the Care Manager, you’ll provide high-quality clinical nursing care to residents while playing an important leadership role within the care team. You will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in line with best-practice nursing standards
• Take the lead on shift, providing coaching, supervision and guidance to our personal care team
• Build trusting relationships with residents and their families
• Support a positive, safe and inclusive environment for residents and colleagues
• Apply your clinical judgement and expertise to identify and respond to changing resident needs
• Follow clinical, safety and organisational policies and procedures

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for an RN who combines strong clinical capability with genuine warmth and compassion. You’ll have:

• Current AHPRA registration and a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• 2+ years’ nursing experience, ideally including aged care
• Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Understanding of AN-ACC assessment processes
• Strong clinical knowledge of ageing and age-related health conditions
• The confidence to coach, mentor and support care staff
• Strong communication, conflict-resolution and emotional-intelligence skills
• A positive, collaborative approach and competent IT skills
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check and NDIS clearance

Make your next move meaningful

You’ve worked hard to build your nursing career. Now imagine using your skills in a role where the relationships you build and the care you provide have a lasting impact.

At Catholic Healthcare, our mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people, helping them thrive through connected and inclusive communities.