Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to build a rewarding career in aged care? Join a supportive team where your clinical expertise, empathy and commitment to quality care will have a genuine impact on the lives of older Australians.

We are seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our growing Aged Care team. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values respect, dignity and person-centred care. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting residents to maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

We are currently looking to recruit Night Shift: 10 pm until 6:36 am.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate and supervise daily clinical care and delivery
• Administer and monitor medications safely and accurately
• Manage residents’ assessments, care plans and documentation
• Monitor infection control practices and clinical compliance
• Manage hospital transfers, admissions and discharge processes
• Liaise with GPs, pharmacies and allied health professionals and families
• Report incidents, emergencies and clinical escalations
• Support and manage care and wellness assistants
• Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities
• Build positive and sustainable relationships with clients, colleagues and internal and external stakeholders

Requirements for success

• Degree in Nursing with valid AHPRA registration
• Previous experience working in aged care or residential care setting
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
• Sound understanding of infection control and medication management
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage changing behaviours with compassion and professionalism
• Resilience and ability to work with complex environments

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, AHPRA, NDIS clearance.

Your benefits

• Rewarding Work- every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

• Coordinate and supervise daily clinical care and delivery
• Administer and monitor medications safely and accurately
• Manage residents’ assessments, care plans and documentation
• Monitor infection control practices and clinical compliance
• Manage hospital transfers, admissions and discharge processes
• Liaise with GPs, pharmacies and allied health professionals and families
• Report incidents, emergencies and clinical escalations
• Support and manage care and wellness assistants
• Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities
• Build positive and sustainable relationships with clients, colleagues and internal and external stakeholders

• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
• Sound understanding of infection control and medication management
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage changing behaviours with compassion and professionalism
• Resilience and ability to work with complex environments

• Degree in Nursing with valid AHPRA registration
• Previous experience working in aged care or residential care setting