Registered Nurse - Terrace Gardens - Part-Time

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eziway Salary Packaging

Above award, penalty driven hourly

Annual salary increases

Clinical Education team

Unlimited training library

Wellness & Employee Support Services

6 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata)

Access to Uniting / Blue care

Job summary

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) invites applications for a Registered Nurse to support Terrace Gardens Aged Care Facility in Palmerston. This permanent, part‑time role (25+ hours) requires night shifts 21:30–06:45 and offers penalty driven rates.

As a Not‑for‑Profit employer, ARRCS focuses on high‑quality, resident‑centred care and ongoing professional development. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
• Full rights to work in Australia.
• Ability to liaise with a care team and provide coordinated care.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
• Understanding of resident centred care and residential care delivery.
• Experience in multidisciplinary and multicultural care teams.
• Interpersonal and written communication skills with intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to elderly residents.
• Lead and support junior staff to develop their skills.
• Deliver care with compassion in a hands‑on role.
• Adapt to a flexible, rotating roster including AM/PM/Overnight shifts.

Job description

About The Role

ARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to support the team and residents at Terrace Gardens Aged Care Facility on a permanent, part-time basis working 25+ hours per week.

We are looking for candidates who can work night shifts (21.30pm-06.45am)

Terrace Gardens Aged Care facility is in Palmerston and is a residential aged care facility housing 88 beds.

This role is being offered on a penalty driven rate of $51.26 - $53.84 / hour gross base (dependent of skills and experience) - plus salary packaging options.

This role of Registered Nurse will see you providing clinical care to our elderly residents. You will have care and compassion in your interaction and be someone who enjoys working a hands‑on role whilst also leading and supporting more junior staff including our Support Workers to develop their skills and ensure as an organisation we are focused on quality care for our residents.

This role is suited to a RN who can commit a flexible and rotating roster - You will be required to work all levels of shifts including AM, PM and Overnight and, understand that your roster may change fortnightly to meet with operational needs.

Visa Sponsorship is NOT available with this role.

Skills And Experience

We will be reviewing applications who are able to demonstrate the following:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
• Full rights to work in Australia.
• Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide coordinated care.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of resident centred and residential based care services delivery.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural care team in a range of settings.
• Experienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills.

Benefits And Perks

As an ARRCS employee, you play an important and rewarding role in helping vulnerable people to live life in all its fullness, every day. As ARRCS are a Not-for-Profit Organisation, we also have a host of employee benefits including:

• Eziway Salary Packaging.
• Above award, penalty driven hourly rates.
• Annual salary increases in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Continual professional development and upskilling through our substantial in-house Clinical Education team.
• Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self-paced courses.
• Wellness & Employee Support Services.
• 6 weeks annual leave - Pro-rata for part-time or maximum term employees.
• Access to Uniting / Blue care facilities and career opportunities.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition programs throughout the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory and into South Australia from Darwin to Docker River to APY Lands with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

Before Applying, Please Make Note Of The Following

All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at time of application, however, must be lodged and or received at commencement of employment.

• A National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement of employment.
• Current Influenza Vaccination.
• Current CPR (within 12 months).
• A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in