Registered Nurse
- Deliver resident-focused clinical care in a residential aged care setting, including assessments, medication administration and wound care.
- Develop and maintain care plans and clinical documentation, monitor residents’ needs and outcomes, and respond to changes in their condition.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to care staff while collaborating with residents, families and colleagues.
Relocate to Blackall, Permanent Full-Time roleSalary Packaging Available & Generous Leave EntitlementsCompetitive Salary & Regional Incentives
Registered Nurse | Residential Aged Care
Churches of Christ | Relocate to Barcoo Aged Care, Blackall, QLD, 4472
Permanent Full-Time
Attractive Remote Area Rate of $54.79 per hour
About the Opportunity
As a Registered Nurse with Churches of Christ Barcoo Residential Aged Care, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality clinical care that supports the health, wellbeing and dignity of our residents.
Blackall offers the opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of city living and become part of a genuine regional community, while advancing your nursing career and making a meaningful impact.
What you'll be responsible for
- Develop, review and update resident care plans to ensure individual care needs are met.
- Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Provide wound care management and monitor clinical outcomes.
- Support, guide and collaborate with care staff while providing clinical leadership and mentoring.
- Liaise effectively with residents, families and team members while ensuring compliance with aged care standards, policies and procedures.
About you
You are a compassionate and resident-focused Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality aged-care. You bring strong clinical skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to supporting both residents and colleagues.
You'll ideally bring:
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated experience in medication management, wound care, resident assessments and care planning.
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation and communication skills.
- Previous experience within Aged Care, or a strong interest in working within the aged care sector.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- The ability to recognise and respond to changes in residents’ clinical need.
- Current National Police Check (or willing to obtain one).
- Full working rights in Australia (we are unable to sponsor at this time).
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people.
Why join Churches of Christ?
Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration and superannuation
- Salary Packaging - Ability to take-up an ATO supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent, entertainment) paid from your gross income – before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, dependent upon individual circumstance, working for a for-purpose organisation.
- Generous annual leave to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to meaningful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you – click APPLY NOW.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.