Senior RN – Aged Care (Part-Time Evenings)

Uniting AgeWell Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave

Not-for-profit values-based

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Hawthorn is hiring a Registered Nurse Level 3 for permanent part-time evening shifts (Thu–Sat 14:45–22:00 or Sun–Wed 14:45–22:00). You will provide high‑quality care to residents with complex needs, including dementia and palliative care, while leading and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires current AHPRA RN Div 1 registration and 1–2 years in residential aged care, with a focus on patient‑centred care and teamwork within a values‑based, not‑for‑profit environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Div 1.
• Minimum 1–2 years as a registered nurse in residential aged care.
• Experience with dementia care and palliative care support is desirable.
• Strong decision making and problem solving abilities; excellent communication in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care to residents and support families, respecting cultural and individual needs.
• Manage complex needs: palliative care, dementia care, wound care, catheter management, syringe driver and escalation of clinical deterioration.
• Provide leadership, orientation and education to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants.
• Coordinate daily routines and ensure safe medication management while modelling best-practice care.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Delegation

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education & orientation to staff

Education

AHPRA RN Div 1

Residential aged care experience 1–2 years

Job description

Uniting AgeWell Hawthorn is hiring a Registered Nurse Level 3 for permanent part-time evening shifts (Thu–Sat 14:45–22:00 or Sun–Wed 14:45–22:00). You will provide high‑quality care to residents with complex needs, including dementia and palliative care, while leading and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires current AHPRA RN Div 1 registration and 1–2 years in residential aged care, with a focus on patient‑centred care and teamwork within a values‑based, not‑for‑profit environment.