Registered Nurse – Salisbury North in Adelaide

Hawksbury Gardens Residential Aged Care | Northern Suburbs SA

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse ready to make a genuine impact in aged care? At UnitingSA’s Hawksbury Gardens in Salisbury North, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your clinical expertise, leadership, and person-centred care truly make a difference.

We’re currently seeking flexible Registered Nurses to join our team on a permanent part-time or casual basis. Opportunities are primarily available across weekday (Monday to Friday) morning shifts, with some afternoon shifts also available.

A typical day in this role includes:

• Performing comprehensive clinical assessments and implementing evidence-based care plans.
• Leading the clinical team on shift, ensuring safe, effective, and responsive care delivery.
• Administering medications and IV therapies in line with the scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Monitoring residents’ conditions, managing acute clinical situations, and escalating when required.
• Providing mentorship and supervision to ENs and PCAs to foster a supportive care environment.
• Engaging with residents, families, and external providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with AN-ACC requirements and aged care standards.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Being part of a close-knit, values-driven team focused on collaboration and respect.
• Meaningful connections with residents and families; your work makes a daily impact.
• Career development and education opportunities to support your professional growth.

What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free per year, plus $2,650 through our Meal & Entertainment Card.
• Leave Loading: An additional 17.5% on your holiday pay.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Career Progression: Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: A flexible, respectful, and diverse workplace.
• Generous Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for eligible team members.

What You’ll Bring:

• Essential Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
• Valid DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Skills & Experience:

• Sound understanding of aged care legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Strong clinical skills in medication administration, wound care, and care plan development.
• Experience with AN-ACC and electronic documentation systems.
• Proven ability to lead shifts and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Why Join Us?

At UnitingSA, we’re more than a workplace, we’re a community. With over 100 years of service to South Australians, we remain committed to enriching lives through compassionate care. Here, every voice is heard, every contribution valued, and every day offers the chance to make a lasting impact.

By joining us, you'll be part of a team that puts compassion and care at the forefront, ensuring our residents feel safe, respected, and at home. Working here means contributing to something bigger, where every small action has a lasting impact on the lives of those who matter most.

If you’d like to know more about this role, reach out to Matthew Wood, Residential Operations Manager, for a confidential chat. We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box; what matters most is your passion and commitment to quality care.

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified. Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.

If you’re a Registered Nurse who leads with heart and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.