• Fixed Term Permanent full time position (05/10/2026 to 05/04/2027)
• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• • Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a commitment to contemporary nursing practice
  • An experienced Registered nurse in aged care is desirable
  • Has a passion to work in a changing environment
  • A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.
  • The ability to support a team approach to ensure optimal care outcomes for residents
  • Build effective relationships with staff, residents and their families

    About the role

    As the Registered Nurse you are responsible for providing clinical leadership to staff and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. You will enable us to continue to deliver a high standard of care, services and most importantly a quality lifestyle for our residents. 

    Calvary St Joseph’s Retirement Community is home to 135 residents and offers a dementia secure unit, an ethno-specific unit, respite accommodation services and independent living.

    Calvary St Josephs is located in Sandgate which is located only 11 kilometres from Newcastle's central district.

    Apply now to join our friendly, supportive team at our amazing facility which has been part of the local community for over 70 years.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Coordinate the delivery of quality clinical services in line with a resident centred model of care
    • Maintain current knowledge and understanding of Aged Care Funding models
    • Manage and provide efficient, effective and compassionate care planning and assessment
    • Provide direction and supervision in the delivery of resident care for all care/ clinical  staff
    • Coordinate communication between the care staff, RN and relevant health professionals to ensure continuum of care to the resident

What you bring 

• About Calvary

  We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

  As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

  Why work for Calvary?

  Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

  If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

  Please note the following:

  • Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
  • As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.