Registered Nurse for W

Location: Balaklava, SA, 5461
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Manager
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Salary range: $90,000 – $100,000 depending on skill level and work experience + superannuation
Job Closure date: 28 days from day posted.

About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join their dedicated aged care team in Balaklava. This is a pivotal role where you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of residents, helping them to live with dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
You will be an integral part of a supportive and respectful community environment, dedicated to delivering exceptional person-centred care. Your primary responsibilities will include the provision of safe and high-quality clinical care, comprehensive medication management, and the ongoing monitoring of residents’ health conditions. You will provide hands-on nursing support that is thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of each resident.
Your commitment to fostering a homely and nurturing atmosphere will be key to ensuring every individual receives the best possible support to maintain their health, comfort, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to elderly residents, especially those with complex and changing health conditions.
• Deliver clinical care such as medication administration, wound care, chronic disease management, and palliative care, in line with best practice.
• Assist residents and their families to make informed decisions about their care, ensuring their wishes and preferences are respected.
• Respond promptly and professionally to any changes in residents’ conditions and to clinical emergencies.
• Work closely with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary care team to assess care needs and develop individualised care plans.
• Review and update care plans regularly to reflect changing health status and personal goals.
• Ensure all nursing activities, progress notes, and observations are clearly and accurately documented according to policy and legislative requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Workers, and other support staff to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery.
• Provide clear clinical direction and guidance, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Support staff to develop their knowledge and skills in aged care best practice.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and homelike environment that promotes residents’ health, comfort, security, and quality of life.
• Uphold residents’ privacy, dignity, cultural identity, and individual choices at all times.
• Comply with all relevant aged care standards, policies, and procedures to ensure the highest levels of care quality and safety.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance the resident experience.
• Take part in ongoing training and professional development to stay up to date with aged care best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively contribute to a positive workplace culture focused on learning, respect, and excellence in care.

Skills & Experience

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum one year of practical nursing experience, ideally in residential or community aged care.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (current or dated within five years).
• Fully vaccinated for influenza (annually) and COVID-19 (as per public health orders).
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and person-centred care principles.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Own reliable transport and willingness to work in a regional location.
• Commitment to providing long-term, high-quality care in a community-focused aged care setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary package based on experience and skill level.
• Opportunity to work in a premium, well-supported facility.
• Be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact in the Balaklava community.

Apply Now:
If you have a genuine passion for Aged Care Nursing and want to be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.