Your Role as a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that supports the health, wellbeing, dignity and independence of our residents. Working permanent night shifts, you will provide holistic nursing care using a biopsychosocial approach, oversee clinical outcomes, support care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and evidence-based care aligned with Wesley Mission Queensland's Model of Care and values.

You will play a key role in clinical assessment, care planning, medication management, documentation, team leadership and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for residents, families and colleagues.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time night shift opportunity offering stability and work-life balance

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay

• Supportive and values-driven organisation focused on person-centred care

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family

• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

What We're Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience and sound understanding of contemporary nursing practice

• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning and clinical reviews using a biopsychosocial model of care

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, coach and support Personal Carers, Assistants in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams

• Strong clinical decision-making, problem-solving and organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing resident needs

• Commitment to person-centred care, continuous improvement and quality outcomes

• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop knowledge of, aged care standards, legislation and accreditation requirements

• Alignment with Wesley Mission Queensland's vision, mission and values

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Previous experience in residential aged care

• Knowledge of dementia care, palliative care, wound management, infection prevention and pain management

• Experience leading teams within an aged care environment

• Current Driver's Licence

• Additional qualifications or training relevant to aged care nursing

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)

• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy, including applicable aged care and NDIS screening requirements