Registered Nurse - Aged Care

About the role

Calvary is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its aged care facility in Cowandilla, South Australia. The nurse provides clinical leadership to staff and ensures compliance with legislative requirements so that residents receive a high standard of care and a quality lifestyle. Night shifts are highly desirable to support 24/7 care needs.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of quality clinical services in line with a resident-centred model of care.
• Manage and provide efficient, effective and compassionate care planning and assessment.
• Ensure medication management is safe and effective, in line with legislative requirements and policy.
• Work with staff, other health professionals, residents, their families and Clinical Leadership teams so that clinical decisions are based on best practice and positive resident outcomes.

Required profile

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APRA) is mandatory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legislation governing aged care and commitment to contemporary aged care practice.
• Ability to support and lead a multi-disciplinary team, with experience in a clinical leadership role managing day-to-day clinical issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to plan, prioritise and manage daily activities efficiently.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities.
• Flexible hours.

Candidates must complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, work rights, criminal history, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks and a health evaluation, and provide evidence of required immunisations such as COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus and varicella. The position closes on 23 November 2026.