Registered Nurse

Job Overview

As a Registered Nurse you will provide person‑centred care to your clients in the community, ensuring a safe environment and applying your clinical skills to improving their quality of life through activities that include:

• Assess, plan and implement client care within your scope
• Consider physical, social and psychological requirements
• Create and update care plans to reflect developing needs
• Ensure clinical quality compliance standards are met
• Work collaboratively with other multi‑disciplinary team members

With no two days ever the same. You'll spend the majority of your day on the road, completing your scheduled community visits.

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

About the Employer

Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with over 8,000 staff, you will be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child Safety and Diversity

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe & nursing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and actively address any incidents. The organisation adheres to Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. We are also committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity, and encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Candidate Requirements

• Full, unrestricted AHPRA registration and unlimited work entitlements – Essential
• Excellent communication and clinical problem‑solving skills
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional minimum) – Essential
• Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work – Essential
• Confidence in managing your time effectively, including an ability to work autonomously.
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration: $45.29 – $57.06 per hour plus casual loading, superannuation, not‑for‑profit salary packaging, allowances & travel reimbursement (KM’s), and employee discounts. Additional benefits include:

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months of service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options for celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks, and other significant cultural events.
• Career development opportunities.

Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UnitingCare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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