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. Requirements generally include Australian registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), relevant nursing qualifications, current clinical skills, and the right to work in Australia. Experience in aged care, medication management, wound care, care planning, documentation, and supervising care staff is highly valued. Candidates are expected to communicate respectfully with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate records, respond appropriately to clinical changes, and comply with Australian aged-care standards. Compassion, reliability, sound judgement, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to dignity, safety, and quality care are essential.

About the employer

Healthcare Australia is a major Australian healthcare workforce and staffing organisation that connects qualified professionals with hospitals, aged-care facilities, community services, and other healthcare providers. The company offers permanent, temporary, contract, and casual opportunities across nursing, medical, allied health, and support services. Its services may include workforce placement, recruitment, clinical staffing, and professional workforce solutions. For nurses, Healthcare Australia can provide access to roles in metropolitan, regional, and remote locations, depending on qualifications and availability. The organisation works with healthcare employers across Australia and generally supports candidates through registration, compliance, onboarding, and placement processes. Available benefits, pay rates, accommodation assistance, and professional support vary by assignment and employment arrangement, so applicants should confirm the specific conditions directly with the recruiter.