About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse – Grade 5 to join our team at our Strathalan Community in Macleod, Victoria.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality clinical care, supporting residents’ wellbeing, and ensuring dignity, comfort and respect remain at the heart of every interaction.

Salary- upto $64.95 per hour + 25% casual loading

Casual role with shifts across night duty (weekdays preferred)

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate + 25% casual loading
• Increase your take home pay – NFP benefits up to $18,550
• National organisation supporting 38,000+ Australians
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting care staff to deliver exceptional, consumer‑focused care
• Ensuring all team members work safely within their scope of practice
• Maintaining clear, respectful communication with residents, families and colleagues
• Managing medications safely and accurately
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and sharing insights with the team

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in aged care or working with older people
• Confident using Microsoft Word and basic Excel
• Able to meet the inherent physical and professional requirements of the role

Abouts Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

Apply today!! – applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mamta Sharma at talent@baptcare.org.au

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Please note that applications must be submitted through our online system, as we are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks, and if applicable WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical check.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.