Registered Nurse Night Shifts (Permanent Part-Time)

Southern Cross Care; Goolwa; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Bee Well program

Great team culture

Supportive culture

Job summary

Southern Cross Care is seeking two dedicated Registered Nurses to join our night care teams at Sandpiper Lodge in Goolwa or McCracken Views in Victor Harbor. You will lead night shift teams, deliver high-quality clinical care, and ensure resident safety during the night.

We offer a supportive culture, flexible permanent part-time roles, and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including salary packaging and the Bee Well program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree with current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in aged care settings and knowledge of aged care standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care during night shifts.
• Lead and support the night care team to ensure resident safety.
• Monitor residents' health status and respond to overnight changes.
• Supervise daily living activities and clinical routines for night staff.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Clinical leadership

RN experience

Aged care

Dementia care

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Join Our Exceptional Night Care Team

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

Looking for job security, a supportive team, and a rewarding night shift routine by the beautiful coast? Southern Cross Care is seeking 2 dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our exceptional night care teams at Sandpiper Lodge in Goolwa or McCracken Views in Victor Harbor.

If you want to be the difference, while enjoying a genuinely supportive, collaborative team culture across these two fantastic locations, this is the perfect fresh start for you.

Shift Schedule & Job Security

We have 2 Permanent Part-Time positions offering stability. The set roster includes the following regular night shifts:

• Mon: 23:24 - 07:30 (2 Positions Available - Sandpiper Lodge and McCracken Views)
• Tues: 23:24 - 07:30 (2 Positions Available - Sandpiper Lodge and McCracken Views)
• Wed: 23:24 - 07:30 (1 Position Available - Sandpiper Lodge)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe that to care for our residents, we need to care for you. Our competitive benefits package is designed to support your lifestyle, your wellbeing, and your pocket:

• Maximised Take-Home Pay: Access generous Salary Packaging benefits to reduce your taxable income.
• The "Bee Well" Program: Enjoy fantastic lifestyle discounts on your everyday groceries, travel, and health insurance, alongside dedicated resources to boost your personal wellbeing.
• Great Team Culture: Work within a collaborative, welcoming environment where night staff are highly valued, respected, and supported.
• A Supportive Culture: We live and breathe our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion, fostering an environment where your career growth is championed.

About the Role

As a Night Shift Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality clinical care, lead our night care and support teams, and ensure the absolute safety and well-being of our residents during the night.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic leadership and guidance to the night care team each shift.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, and person-centred clinical services tailored to residents' needs.
• Assess and review residents' health status, monitoring wellbeing and responding effectively to any clinical changes overnight.
• Supervise staff in daily living and clinical care routines, ensuring a secure and peaceful environment.
• Maintain strict adherence to workplace health and safety policies and apply AN-ACC principles where required.

About You

You are a clinically sound, empathetic leader who thrives in a night shift environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications: A Bachelor of Nursing with current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Certifications: Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.
• Experience: Previous experience as an RN within an Aged Care environment, with strong knowledge of Aged Care Standards as they relate to accreditation.
• Clinical Expertise: Excellent contemporary clinical knowledge (including aged care medications) and a high-level understanding of dementia care and supporting residents with challenging behaviours.
• Skills: Outstanding problem-solving skills (balancing resident independence and safety), exceptional time management, and the ability to confidently lead night staff.
• Communication: Strong English literacy skills to write clear progress notes and communicate effectively and compassionately.