Registered Nurse

Kalyra Communities; Belair (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Tax-free meal card

Free onsite parking

Annual team events

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kalyra Belair is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality clinical and personal care to our residents in Belair. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and may act as Shift Leader, providing operational leadership during your shift.

Join a compassionate, values-driven team offering ongoing training, professional development and a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication to aging well.

Qualifications

• Essential nursing and care delivery skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical and personal care to residents.
• Administer medications and manage wound care.
• Maintain and update resident care plans and documentation.
• Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses and care staff.
• Liaise with residents, families and health professionals.
• Promote a safe working environment and lead shifts when required.

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Join a team that makes a meaningful difference every day!

It's different at Kalyra

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older people? Looking for more than just a job? At Kalyra, we are a community, a family, and a place where you can have a real impact every day.

For more than 130 years, our dedicated team has been supporting South Australians to enjoy life as they age. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

You will use your clinical expertise to lead and support care delivery, make informed clinical decisions, and build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Every day, you will see the positive impact of your work while being supported by a compassionate, values-driven team that encourages growth, celebrates success, and genuinely cares about one another.

Join our team and enjoy a rewarding career where your expertise, leadership, and dedication are valued, and where every day brings the opportunity to enrich the lives of others.

Why Kalyra?

At Kalyra, we are committed to making lives better - and that includes yours. More than a team, we are a family where you will always find a listening ear and support when you need it. You will also be empowered by genuine leaders who help you create the life and career you want, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will find at Kalyra:

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
• Increased take-home pay by up to $15,899 with salary packaging, plus a tax- free meal and entertainment card worth up to $2,650 and free onsite parking
• Annual “thank you” dinner, plus an end-of-year celebration with a gift of appreciation
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling, and free vaccinations

Job Description

About the role

As a Registered Nurse at Kalyra Belair, you will deliver high-quality clinical and personal care to residents, supporting their independence and enhancing their quality of life. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and may be required to act as Shift Leader, providing operational leadership during your shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practice standards.
• Administer medications and complete wound care.
• Maintain and update resident care plans and documentation.
• Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses and care staff.
• Liaise with residents, families, and health professionals.
• Promote a safe working environment and act as Senior First Aid Officer or Chief Fire Warden when required.
• Lead shifts as required, managing staff allocation and responding to resident needs.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

Essential Qualifications & Certifications:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Participate in the annual Influenza vaccination program, (unless a medicalexemption)

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong clinical and personal care skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Sound problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Required Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of current issues in the aged care industry
• Basic knowledge of the Commonwealth Department responsible for Aged Care and relevant legislation
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and safe work practices
• Familiarity with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards of Practice
• Basic knowledge of electronic records and information management systems (or willingness to learn)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and electronic care systems