At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead care staff and provide person-centred nursing to enhance the lives of older Australians.
- Company: Join For Purpose Aged Care, a mission-driven not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounts, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Participate in fun team events and enjoy a friendly work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of care recipients while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with experience in aged care and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 109317 - 112547 $ per year.
Company
For Purpose Aged Care
Position
Registered Nurse
Salary
$109,3170 – $112,547 plus Superannuation (depending on experience)
About Us
For Purpose Aged Care (FPAC) is a national alliance of not-for-profit aged care providers committed to strengthening and sustaining high-quality care for older Australians.
Established to represent and support mission-driven organisations, FPAC advocates for a fair, transparent and sustainable aged care system that prioritises dignity, compassion and community wellbeing.
We are looking for a registered nurse to join us.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, provide clinical leadership to care staff to ensure care recipients receive safe, effective and appropriate care interventions.
- In conjunction with other staff, the care recipient, family members and a multidisciplinary team, plan and communicate care interventions based on a comprehensive assessment of the care recipient's needs for support, nursing and personal care needs.
- In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, ensure positive care recipient outcomes in line with care plans and safe working practices.
- Provide person-centered individual care to care recipients that reflects a non-institutional approach and encourages independence, honours care recipient dignity and privacy while displaying empathy toward the care recipient.
- Monitor the care recipient's condition; report on changes to all parties and undertake appropriate actions.
- Implement initiatives designed to maintain or improve the quality of care and the quality-of-life outcomes for the care recipient.
- Act as a care recipient advocate to assist individuals in making choices and informed decisions.
- Undertake collation of assessment and care information, as required, to complete the funding claim process.
- In conjunction with other registered nurses, manage the handover of care recipient issues to change-of-shift staff.
- Maintain the confidentiality, dignity and respect of care recipients at all times.
- Ensure the safe and effective management of medication, infection control and Work Health and Safety practices.
- Actively participate in accreditation audits and ensure all activities in the workplace comply with accreditation requirements.
- Qualification And Experience
- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (essential).
- Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in aged care.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in an aged care setting.
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in the aged care sector and relevant accreditation standards.
- Ability to provide leadership, delegate effectively, and contribute to positive care outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Basic to intermediate computer skills.
- Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Friendly, supportive team culture
- Real opportunities to grow your career
- Fun team dress-up days, lunches, and events
- As a not-for-profit organisation, your wellbeing matters to us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and happiness, including:
- Tax savings of up to $15,900 with Salary Packaging
- Exclusive discounts at JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa, and more
- Employee Assistance Program (your personal superhero therapist!)
- Novated car leasing options
- Access to the HESTA super fund, workplace banking perks, and national career opportunities
- Recognition for all your training with the Ausmed Passport
- Date posted 15 October 2026
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Registered Nurse – South Grafton employer: For Purpose Aged Care Australia
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Contact Details:
For Purpose Aged Care Australia Recruitment Team
