RN Night Duty: Overnight Aged Care Leader & Mentor

Opal Healthcare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Career development opportunities

Scholarship opportunities up to $15,0

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for night duty across SA care communities in Gawler and Joslin areas. Permanent part-time positions with tests of leadership and resident care responsibilities.

The role offers night shifts, a base rate of $40.10–$51.76 per hour (DOE), plus weekend/public holiday penalties and 12% superannuation. Join a supportive team and grow through Opal Healthcare Academy programs.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in residential aged care, especially night duty, is preferred.
• Ability to provide calm clinical leadership during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred clinical care to residents overnight.
• Monitor residents' health and respond promptly to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Administer medications in line with policies and clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain residents' comfort, privacy, dignity and independence.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to care staff on shift.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
• Liaise effectively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, families, and external providers as required.

Skills

Night shift

Clinical leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for night duty across SA care communities in Gawler and Joslin areas. Permanent part-time positions with tests of leadership and resident care responsibilities.

The role offers night shifts, a base rate of $40.10–$51.76 per hour (DOE), plus weekend/public holiday penalties and 12% superannuation. Join a supportive team and grow through Opal Healthcare Academy programs.