Why Kalano Flexible Aged Care Service?
Kalano Flexible Aged Care Service provides culturally safe, community-focused care to First Nations elders in Katherine. As a NATSIFAC-funded service, Kalano supports residents to age with dignity, respect, and connection to culture. This is an opportunity to work in a close-knit, values-driven environment where your contribution has a direct and meaningful impact.
What’s the role?
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver person-centred, low to medium-level clinical care while leading and supporting care staff on shift. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality, and culturally appropriate care.
The role includes clinical responsibilities such as medication management, wound care, assessments, and care planning, alongside contributing to quality improvement, documentation, and staff support. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with rotating shifts.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary from $85,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
- Salary sacrifice and meals entertainment card
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Supportive team environment with strong community connection
- Opportunity to work in a culturally meaningful and rewarding aged care setting
- Ongoing career development and involvement in quality improvement
- Eligibility to apply for the NT Thrive Grant – Relocation and Wellbeing support – up to $7k
What you need to be successful
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated nursing experience, ideally in aged care
- Strong clinical skills in medication management, wound care, assessments, and care planning
- Experience delivering person-centred care and supporting informed decision-making
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work respectfully with First Nations elders, families, and communities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership
Additional requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification
- Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance requirements
- Strong organisational and documentation skills
- NT Driver’s Licence, National Police Check, and Ochre Card (or ability to obtain)
- Current influenza vaccination
- Commitment to cultural safety, continuous improvement, and professional development
How to Apply?
Please submit Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on (+61) 08 8982 1002 or email
[email protected].
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At a glance
- Job reference: AD-1828
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: Nursing
- Pay rate: Salary from $85,000 per annum (pro rata),
depending on experience
- Published: 11 June, 2026
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