Registered Nurse: Resident Care & Wound Management

Arcare Aged Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Rates

5 weeks Annual Leave

Supportive leadership

Job security

Modern facilities

Paid training days

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care for residents in our Melbourne facilities. You will assess health needs, monitor vital signs, manage medications, and contribute to care planning within Arcare’s values and clinical standards.

You will conduct wound care, manage pain, document care using eCase, and respond to emergencies with professionalism. Australian Working Rights and NDIS worker screening may be required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration (essential) with nursing practice in Australia.
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Adaptable, passionate and eager to learn.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Friendly, professional communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care including health assessments, vital signs monitoring and medication management.
• Wound assessment, treatment and infection prevention.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans for residents.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using eCase.
• Pain management and comfort care.
• Respond to medical emergencies promptly.
• Provide compassionate end-of-life care.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Aged Care Standards Knowledge

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Job description

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care for residents in our Melbourne facilities. You will assess health needs, monitor vital signs, manage medications, and contribute to care planning within Arcare’s values and clinical standards.

You will conduct wound care, manage pain, document care using eCase, and respond to emergencies with professionalism. Australian Working Rights and NDIS worker screening may be required.