Registered Nurse - St Catherine's Bathurst

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax benefits

Private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Parental leave

Long service leave

Locations NSW/QLD

Values-based culture

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Bathurst, NSW is hiring an AHPRA-registered nurse to provide direct clinical care in a residential aged care setting. You will lead the personal care team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while upholding safety and compliance with policies.

The role requires strong communication, coaching skills, and a genuine passion for elder care. NSW-based multi-site employer offering competitive hourly rates and not-for-profit benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing with current practice rights (AHPRA) and eligible to work in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of aged care standards and legislation.
• Demonstrated coaching and training abilities.
• Proficient IT skills for documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical nursing care to residents in line with best practice.
• Act as Team leader, coaching and guiding the personal care team.
• Follow safety policies and procedures to protect residents and staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location – St Catherine's Bathurst, NSW
• PPT AM/PM & Night Duty shifts
• Pay rate – $48.50 - $60.30 per hour depending on experience + superannuation
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have celebrated over 30 years of providing care and we now have 6000+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people thriving through connected and inclusive communities.

Reporting directly to the Care Manager at St Catherine's Bathurst, you will be providing a high standard of nursing clinical care with an individual, person centred approach to all residents within our residential aged care home.

About The Role

• Providing direct clinical nursing care to residents in line with best practice nursing procedures
• Acting as Team leader, providing coaching, supervision, and guidance to the personal care team
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents closely following all policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Current AHPRA registration following completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or similar
• Thorough understanding of the Aged Care Legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Demonstrated understanding of AN-ACC assessment processesStrong clinical knowledge and understanding of the aging process, particularly age – related health issues
• Strong coaching/training skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Competent IT skills
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.