Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Role summary

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The Registered Nurse – Aged Care role involves delivering safe, person-centred nursing care to older residents in residential aged-care facilities. Responsibilities may include clinical assessments, medication administration, care planning, wound management, documentation, supervising care staff, liaising with families and health professionals, and responding to changes in residents’ conditions. Candidates generally need current Australian AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, relevant aged-care experience or a willingness to work in the sector, strong clinical and communication skills, and the legal right to work in Australia. Flexibility for shifts, including weekends and nights, a professional attitude, and a commitment to dignity, safety and evidence-based care are expected.

About the employer

Healthcare Australia is a major Australian healthcare staffing and workforce-solutions provider. The company connects nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, carers and other healthcare workers with hospitals, aged-care facilities, community services and other care settings across Australia. It offers permanent, temporary and casual employment opportunities, supported by recruitment, rostering and workforce-management services. Healthcare Australia works with candidates at different career stages and may provide access to varied clinical environments, flexible scheduling and professional opportunities. For nurses, its roles can include hospital, aged-care, community and regional assignments. Requirements, pay rates, onboarding processes and available benefits vary according to the specific position, client facility and state or territory.