Registered Nurse (Year 2+) – Bathurst NSW

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Bathurst Regional Council; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a Registered Nurse (Year 2+) for Bathurst and nearby NSW locations. The role offers permanent part-time AM, PM and Night shifts with flexible hours and strong resident-focused care.

You’ll deliver clinical nursing care, lead shifts, coach staff, and build trusted relationships with residents and families. Not-for-profit salary packaging and discounted health benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2+ years nursing experience, preferably including aged care.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Understanding of AN-ACC assessment processes.
• Willingness to obtain Police Check and NDIS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical nursing care to residents.
• Take the lead on shift, coaching, supervision and guidance to care staff.
• Build trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Support a positive, safe and inclusive environment for residents and colleagues.
• Apply clinical judgement to respond to changing resident needs.
• Follow clinical, safety and organisational policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Shift leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching

IT skills

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

Registered Nurse (Year 2+) – Bathurst NSW

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Posted Thursday 13 August 2026 at 2:00 pm | Expires Sunday 13 September 2026 at 1:59 pm

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• $48.50 - $60.30 per hour + Super + NFP tax benefits – take home more of what you earn
• Permanent Part-Time AM, PM & Night Duty – secure hours with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Make a real difference in residents’ lives – deliver meaningful, person-centred nursing care

Catholic Healthcare now has over 6000 employees and 30 years' experience in care. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities, supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative relationship-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.

Looking for a role where your nursing expertise genuinely makes a difference?

At St Catherine’s Bathurst, you’ll be part of a compassionate team committed to helping older people live with dignity, connection and purpose. If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse who values relationship-centred care and wants to work somewhere your contribution is recognised, we’d love to hear from you.

• $48.50 - $60.30 per hour + super, depending on experience
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities across Morning, Afternoon and Night Shifts
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - pay less tax and take more of your pay home
• Access discounted private health insurance and Fitness Passport
• Paid parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Join a purpose-led organisation with 30+ years of experience supporting older Australians
• Be part of Catholic Healthcare, with 6,000+ employees and 40+ locations across NSW and QLD

The role
Reporting to the Care Manager, you’ll provide high-quality clinical nursing care to residents while playing an important leadership role within the care team. You will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in line with best-practice nursing standards
• Take the lead on shift, providing coaching, supervision and guidance to our personal care team
• Build trusting relationships with residents and their families
• Support a positive, safe and inclusive environment for residents and colleagues
• Apply your clinical judgement and expertise to identify and respond to changing resident needs
• Follow clinical, safety and organisational policies and procedures

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for an RN who combines strong clinical capability with genuine warmth and compassion. You’ll ideally have:

• Current AHPRA registration and a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• 2+ years’ nursing experience, ideally including aged care
• Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Understanding of AN-ACC assessment processes
• Strong clinical knowledge of ageing and age-related health conditions
• The confidence to coach, mentor and support care staff
• Strong communication, conflict-resolution and emotional-intelligence skills
• A positive, collaborative approach and competent IT skills
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check and NDIS clearance

Make your next move meaningful

You’ve worked hard to build your nursing career. Now imagine using your skills in a role where the relationships you build and the care you provide have a lasting impact.

At Catholic Healthcare, our mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people, helping them thrive through connected and inclusive communities.

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.