Registered Nurse - Kalano Aged Care - Katherine

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 professional 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
- Robust organisational and documentation skills
- NT Driver’s Licence, National Police Check, and Ochre Card (or ability to obtain)
- Commitment to cultural safety, continuous improvement, and professional development

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📌 Registered Nurse - Kalano Aged Care - Katherine
🏢 Northern Territory PHN
📍 Katherine