Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Role summary

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The Registered Nurse – Aged Care role involves providing safe, person-centred nursing care to older residents, assessing health needs, administering medications, maintaining clinical records, coordinating care plans, and working with families and multidisciplinary teams. Applicants generally need current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, recognised nursing qualifications, aged-care or relevant clinical experience, and strong knowledge of Australian nursing standards. Employers may also require police and background checks, immunisation evidence, medication competency, and the right to work in Australia. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate compassion, sound clinical judgement, effective communication, reliability, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

About the employer

Healthcare Australia is a major Australian healthcare workforce and services organisation that connects nurses, carers, allied health professionals, doctors, and other clinical workers with hospitals, aged-care facilities, community services, and disability providers. The company supports permanent, temporary, contract, and casual employment opportunities across Australia. Its services commonly include workforce recruitment, clinical staffing, healthcare education, and workforce management. For nurses, Healthcare Australia may provide access to roles in metropolitan, regional, and remote locations, with opportunities that can suit different experience levels and availability. Employment conditions vary by assignment and facility, so candidates should confirm pay, rostering, allowances, registration requirements, and benefits directly with the recruiter. The organisation promotes professional standards, patient safety, and dependable care delivery across the Australian health system.