Registered Nurse

RFBI · Cessnock NSW 2325 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 9d ago

Registered Nurse

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and support care staff to deliver high-quality, resident-centred care in an aged care residence.
  • Provide clinical care, including wound dressings, medication administration, assessments and referrals, and maintain care plans and records.
  • Work with residents and the care team while meeting aged care, workplace health and safety, and manual handling requirements.

Casual Opportunity Available

Position Information:

We are currently seeking an experienced aged care Registered Nurse to join and lead our care team in our aged care residence located in Cessnock.

This is an incredible leadership position, you will advise and assist the care staff to provide the best care, tailored to suit the needs and preferences of our residents. The role reports to the Care Manager.

We are an award winning, leading aged care provider delivering best quality aged care services that are making a difference in people’s lives. The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (known as RFBI) is a non-for profit (NFP) organisation that has been in operation for 146 years. We currently operate 22 residential aged care villages, 20 retirement villages and a range of home and community services across NSW and ACT. 

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Being responsible for ensuring high-quality care is delivered to residents in a key leadership position
  • Supervising and assisting other care employees
  • Building and fostering partnerships with each resident, respecting and ensuring their dignity, and focusing on their health and wellbeing.
  • Working within a supporting team to coordinate and deliver care.
  • Providing complex clinical care including but not limited to: wound dressing; administration of medications; condition assessments and referrals.
  • Entering reports and observations on the computer program â iCare.
  • Evaluating and maintaining care plans to meet changing needs of residents

What we look for:

  • Registered Nurse DIV 1 - AHPRA Registered.
  • 2+ years previous experience in Aged Care
  • Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of iCare (desirable)
  • Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling principles
  • Knowledge of Aged Care Legislation, Accreditation and ANACC will be highly regarded
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Valid police check clearance
  • Must be eligible to work in Australia.

What’s on offer:

  • Work for one of the best providers in the aged care sector
  • Attractive hourly rates, conditions and salary sacrifice options
  • A friendly and supportive manager, culture & team
  • Opportunities for develop and advance your career
  • 17.5% Annual leave loading
  • Eligible for 'not for profit' salary packaging Benefits - Increase your package

Applications Close: 02 December 2026

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Skills

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AccreditationAged care legislationAged care nursingAn-accCare coordinationCare planningClinical assessmentClinical careComputer skillsEmpathyIcareLeadershipManual handlingMedication administrationPartnership buildingResident-centred careStaff supervisionWork health and safetyWound care

Licenses & certifications

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Current first aid certificateRegistered nurse division 1 qualification and ahpra registrationValid police check clearance

Perks & benefits

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Annual leave loadingAttractive hourly ratesCareer development opportunitiesNot-for-profit salary packagingSalary sacrifice optionsSupportive manager and team