Registered Nurse - Residential Aged Care

About the role

Anglicare Sydney is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Dudley Foord House, a residential aged care facility. The nurse provides safe, compassionate clinical care for residents with diverse and complex needs, working closely with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to spot changes early and support each resident's quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Assess residents and develop, implement and review individual care plans
• Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Recognise and escalate resident deterioration, incidents and near misses
• Apply infection prevention and control practices, including outbreak precautions
• Support care team members in delivering safe, person-centred care

Required profile

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRAB
• Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Empathetic, respectful and resilient, committed to the wellbeing of older people
• Preferred: current first aid certification, suitable for new graduates or candidates with 2-4 years of nursing experience
• Casual availability: flexible across shifts and able to help at short notice occasionally

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of nursing principles, safe resident care and clinical escalation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of how to recognise and respond to changes in a resident's condition, including reduced oral intake, dehydration, weight loss, confusion or delirium, falls risk, reduced mobility, skin concerns and pressure injury risk
• Understanding of the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (falls, pressure injuries, unplanned weight loss, medication-related harm, infections, restrictive practices)

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 of income
• Additional salary packaging for meals and entertainment for eligible permanent employees
• Ongoing training and career development
• Discounts with more than 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Applications close on 19 November 2026. Apply through the Anglicare Sydney careers page, then complete a short interview via chat followed by a short video interview with three scenario-based questions.