Registered Nurse (Casual) - Colton Close

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Work type: Casual
Location: Northern Suburbs
Categories: Nursing

  • RN Grade 2 – $47.15–$54.42 per hour + 25% casual loading
  • NFP Salary Packaging up to $18,550 – reduce tax and increase take-home pay
  • Colton Close, Glenroy

Experience work-life harmony

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse – Grade 2 to join our team at Colton Close in Glenroy, home to 89 residents.

This is a casual position, and we are looking for an RN with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Australia, ideally within residential aged care.

Our Nurses deliver specialised, high-quality nursing care to older Victorians in our residential homes. They enjoy working within a supportive, respectful environment where their expertise and empathy are valued. Each day, they have the opportunity to apply their clinical skills in a meaningful way, exercise clinical judgement and make a genuine difference in residents’ lives.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide high-quality, resident-focused nursing care, including management of diabetes, wounds, infections, pain and medications
  • Complete resident assessments, clinical documentation, incident investigations and related care documentation accurately and on time
  • Monitor residents’ clinical condition and escalate changes appropriately
  • Coordinate day-to-day clinical care to support positive resident outcomes
  • Administer medications safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and scope of practice
  • Provide guidance and support to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Workers
  • Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals, families and other key stakeholders
  • Spend time with residents to build genuine connections, share stories and show empathy

About you

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse – Division 1
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Australia
  • Previous residential aged care experience highly regarded
  • Strong clinical skills across medication management, wound care, diabetes management, infection prevention, pain management and resident assessment
  • Sound understanding of the aged care legislative framework and relevant clinical requirements
  • Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond appropriately to changes in residents’ conditions
  • Confidence providing guidance and support to care staff and Enrolled Nurses
  • High level of accountability for your own work
  • Collaborative, respectful and person-centred approach
  • Ability to build genuine relationships with residents, families and colleagues
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance ID or the ability to obtain one
  • Flexibility to work a range of casual shifts, including AM, PM, nights and weekends as required

Why Benetas?

  • RN Grade 2 rate of $47.15–$54.42 per hour, depending on recognised experience, plus 25% casual loading and superannuation
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum – reduce tax and increase your take-home pay
  • Flexible casual employment
  • Career progression through internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs and our own Scholarship Program
  • Recognition and Awards programs celebrating your contribution and achievements
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced Clinical Leaders and multidisciplinary teams
  • A supportive and respectful workplace where your safety, wellbeing and contribution are valued

Join us on our fulfilling journey as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

Live your best work-life in an inclusive, people-centred environment where our values are deeply lived, your safety and wellbeing are a priority, and your contribution is celebrated.

Interested in developing your career with Benetas? APPLY NOW!

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the advertisement closes.

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