Registered Nurse - Residential Care (Night Shift)

Ozcare Group; Noosa Shire; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ozcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for our Noosa Heads Aged Care Facility, working the night shift. You will lead resident care, deliver evidence-based nursing, and support a compassionate, values-driven team.

Key duties include assessments, care planning, medication administration, and supervision of care staff. Collaboration with GPs and the multidisciplinary team is essential to achieve positive resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certificate (or recognised equivalent)
• Current National Police Check (within past 3 years)
• Influenza vaccination and at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience supervising and supporting care staff
• Availability and willingness to work night shift (22:00–06:30)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver person-centred nursing care in line with current aged care practice
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop, implement and review individualised care plans
• Provide case management and ongoing evaluation of resident outcomes
• Support AN-ACC documentation and funding-related assessments
• Administer medications and treatments per standards
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Care Assistants
• Monitor and report changes in residents' health status and care needs
• Collaborate with residents, families, GPs and the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to quality improvement and best practice clinical care

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Mentoring

Digital literacy

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Ozcare has a casual opportunity available for dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team at our beautiful Noosa HeadsAged Care Facility working the Night Shift Rotation.

As a key member of our clinical team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care that supports the health, wellbeing and dignity of our residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

Your Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a leadership role in the delivery and coordination of resident care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and delivering person-centred nursing care in line with contemporary aged care practice
• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing individualised care plans
• Providing case management and ongoing evaluation of resident outcomes
• Supporting AN-ACC documentation requirements and contributing to funding-related assessments
• Administering medications and treatments in accordance with legislative and professional standards
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Care Assistants
• Monitoring, documenting and reporting changes in residents' health status and care needs
• Collaborating with residents, families, general practitioners and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive care outcomes
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and promoting best practice clinical care

Your Attributes

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically capable Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional aged care. You will have:

• A genuine commitment to resident-centred care and supporting individual choice and dignity
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• A caring, empathetic and professional approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• The ability to lead, mentor and support care teams
• A positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• An interest in contemporary aged care practice, quality improvement and clinical excellence
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment

How You'll Benefit

When you join Ozcare, you become part of a respected not-for-profit organisation that values and supports its people. In addition to ongoing training and professional development opportunities, you'll also receive:

• $63.85 - $75.21 per hour (dependent on experience)
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• A supportive workplace culture focused on respect, integrity, compassion and empathy

Role Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR Certificate (or recognised equivalent - BLS/ALS valid within past year)
• Current National Police Check (valid within the past three years)
• Current Influenza vaccination and at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination
• Demonstrated competence in contemporary nursing practice
• Aged Care, Hospital or Community Health experience will be highly regarded
• Sound clinical assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience supervising and supporting care staff
• Good computer literacy and confidence using electronic clinical documentation systems
• Willingness to develop and strengthen AN-ACC knowledge and capability
• Availability and willingness to work night shift is essential. Must have availability to work shifts ranging from 22:00pm-06:30am

We're hiring people who care. Our team members are at the heart of everything we do, and we recognise the dedication, expertise and compassion they bring to their roles every day. Join an organisation where your contribution is valued and where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians.

Welcoming All

Ozcare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and experiences. We believe our people make Ozcare stronger, and we strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and those seeking a workplace where everyone belongs.