At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, high-quality care to residents during night shifts.
- Company: Join Opal HealthCare, where people are at the heart of everything we do.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development programs, and scholarship opportunities for further education.
- Other info: Located near Murdoch University, offering a warm, family-oriented atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in residents' lives while enjoying a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with AHPRA and have night duty experience.
The predicted salary is between 47.89 - 54.15 $ per hour.
Murdoch Gardens Care Community, Discovery Way, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
"At Opal Health Care, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do." That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect and E xcellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.
Murdoch Gardens Care Community is located in a peaceful neighbourhood adjacent to Murdoch University with a retirement village next door.
Our 141 bed Care Community is just 20 minutes south of the Perth CBD and is a spacious and elegant home with flourishing gardens.
We have a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and encourage residents to stay connected with the local community.
About the Role
- Night Duty Position
- $47.89 - $54.15 (DOE) base rate + Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, plus 12% superannuation.
- Permanent Part-Time opportunities
This role is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident working overnight, enjoys supporting residents with dignity and respect, and can provide calm clinical leadership during night shifts.
What We Offer
- Night duty shifts in a supportive aged care environment.
- Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - such as Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy
- Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships
- A collaborative team focused on quality care and resident wellbeing.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference every shift.
- Competitive pay rates, penalties and benefits in line with the relevant agreement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred clinical care to residents overnight.
- Monitor residents’ health and respond promptly to changes in condition or emergencies.
- Administer medications in line with legislation, policies and clinical standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain residents’ comfort, privacy, dignity and independence.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to care staff on shift.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and quality standards
- Participate in clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.
- Liaise effectively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, families, and external providers as required.
About You
- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA.
- Previous night duty experience in residential aged care is highly regarded.
- Confidence working night duty and making sound clinical decisions.
- Strong communication skills with residents, families and team members.
- A warm, professional and resident-focused approach.
- Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Job details
- Job family Nursing
- Pay type Hourly
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