Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (Permanent Part-Time Night Shift)

Your Role as a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that supports the health, wellbeing, dignity and independence of our residents. Working permanent night shifts, you will provide holistic nursing care using a biopsychosocial approach, oversee clinical outcomes, support care staff, and ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and evidence-based care aligned with Wesley Mission Queensland's Model of Care and values.

You will play a key role in clinical assessment, care planning, medication management, documentation, team leadership and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for residents, families and colleagues.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time night shift opportunity offering stability and work-life balance
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Supportive and values-driven organisation focused on person-centred care
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

What We're Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience and sound understanding of contemporary nursing practice
• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning and clinical reviews using a biopsychosocial model of care
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, coach and support Personal Carers, Assistants in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong clinical decision-making, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing resident needs
• Commitment to person-centred care, continuous improvement and quality outcomes
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop knowledge of, aged care standards, legislation and accreditation requirements
• Alignment with Wesley Mission Queensland's vision, mission and values

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Knowledge of dementia care, palliative care, wound management, infection prevention and pain management
• Experience leading teams within an aged care environment
• Current Driver's Licence
• Additional qualifications or training relevant to aged care nursing

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy, including applicable aged care and NDIS screening requirements

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Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

Where care meets purpose - At Wesley Mission Queensland, our Residential Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect.

Why Join WMQ Residential Aged Care Team!

It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support residents in maintaining their independence and quality of life. It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful and environment where every individual feels valued and heard. For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it’s a calling.

We have twelve residential homes located at Sinnamon Village, Chermside and Bray Park. Our homes have a diverse range of residents which provides numerous opportunities for our passionate employees to connect and grow meaningful relationships while supporting their quality of life.

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do.

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.