Registered Nurse - Oolong Hostel

UPA External; Howlong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Salary packaging options

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus up to $500

Support for AHPRA registration fees

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

UPA NSW invites applications for a Registered Nurse at Oolong Hostel in the Riverina Murray Region, Howlong. Join our dedicated team to deliver person-centred clinical care to senior residents with strong leadership and corporate support backing you.

Ideal candidates hold full AHPRA registration and familiarity with aged care standards. Post-graduate applications are welcomed; visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be considered. Pre-employment checks and vaccination are required.

Qualifications

• Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Affinity and experience with residents with dementia (or willingness to gain).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE

The Organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include: -

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team at Oolong Hostel in our Riverina Murray Region. You will bring a passion for person-centred care in providing exceptional clinical services to senior members of the community.

Oolong Hostel is anaged care home located in Howlong, that provides exceptional care to members of the local community, with the ongoing support from a strong, engaged and seasoned leadership and corporate support team.

In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:

• Full unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Open to post-graduate applications
• Affinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementia
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Excellent Team player who is highly motivated
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate
• Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate
• Availability to work various shifts across various days

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support providedOpportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at [e-mail].

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time