Registered Nurse - Residential Aged Care

Ageing Australia; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900/year

Meal and entertainment benefit

Training and professional development

Career development pathways

Flexible casual work

Supportive leaders on site

Friendly, respectful workplace

Purpose-driven organisation

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, contemporary clinical nursing care in our residential aged care homes in Gunnedah, NSW. You’ll work with the Care Manager and broader team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care that enhances health and quality of life.

Ideal candidates hold current AHPRA registration, have aged care experience, strong assessment and documentation skills, and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience and/or knowledge of residential aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication management and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and gather health information from residents/families.
• Participate in admissions, ongoing assessments and care planning.
• Develop, implement and review resident care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation reflecting care provided.
• Provide direct clinical care to residents as required.
• Administer medications safely and manage ordering, storage and documentation.
• Monitor residents’ health and respond to changes in clinical condition.
• Collaborate with residents, families, GPs and care team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote a safe, respectful, person-centred environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality and compliance in the home.
• Support and mentor care staff around clinical needs.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Residential aged care experience

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse - Residential Aged Care

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Source: Workforce Hub

Skills Required: Communication Skills Professional Responsibility Passionate Hard Work and Dedication Receptivity Business Process Improvement Care Planning Medical Records Clinical Works Clinical Assessments Clinical Nursing Regulatory Compliance Health Care Administration of Medications Multidisciplinary Approach Writing Documentation Nursing Home Care Carrying out Assessments Mentoring Organisational Policies

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse at our residential aged care homes in Gunnedah, New South Wales, you will provide safe, competent and contemporary clinical nursing care to our residents, working within your scope of practice and in accordance with AHPRA requirements and relevant aged care standards.

You will work closely with the Care Manager, General Manager and wider care team to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care that supports their health, wellbeing and quality of life.

• Complete comprehensive assessments and gather relevant health and care information from residents and/or their families.
• Participate in resident admissions, ongoing assessments and care planning.
• Develop, implement and regularly review resident care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation that reflects the care provided.
• Provide direct clinical care to residents as required.
• Administer medications safely and take responsibility for correct medication ordering, storage and documentation in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, carers, GPs and the broader care team to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Promote a safe, respectful and person-centred environment for all residents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality and compliance activities within the home.
• Support and mentor care staff as required, providing guidance around residents' clinical needs.

About the Employer

Lead with purpose! Make a difference! Be part of something bigger!

Following Respect's acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support - it's about creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected and truly at home. As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.

This is your opportunity to join that journey.

About the Candidate

We are looking for a compassionate and capable Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality care and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

You will ideally have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience and/or knowledge of residential aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication management and documentation skills.
• An understanding of aged care accreditation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of government standards and requirements relating to the delivery of aged care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A current National Police Certificate, or the ability to obtain one.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to live with dignity, choice and respect.

To be considered for employment with Respect, candidates must meet the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening and demonstrate their suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What We Offer

At Respect, we value our people and support them to build rewarding and long-term careers.

As a not-for-profit organisation, you can take advantage of salary packaging benefits, including:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year for everyday living expenses such as bills, rent, mortgage and groceries.
• An additional $2,650 meal and entertainment benefit for expenses such as dining out or holiday accommodation.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career development pathways within aged care.
• Flexible casual work to suit your availability.
• Supportive leaders who are onsite and accessible.
• A friendly, respectful and down-to-earth workplace.
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career with a purpose-driven organisation.

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