Wallsend, Australia | Posted on 07/11/2025

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – SummitCare

Summary

Join SummitCare, where our mission is to enhance wellbeing daily for those in need of aged care. We are seeking a dedicated and professional Registered Nurse to lead our multidisciplinary care team, providing compassionate and nurturing support to our residents. If you are committed to treating residents like family and delivering exceptional clinical care, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

- Clinical Excellence: Evaluate residents' clinical needs, manage medications safely, and oversee complex wound and chronic disease management, including diabetes and palliative care.

- Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide the Care Team to ensure systematic execution of daily activities and clinical tasks.

- Resident Advocacy: Collaborate with allied health services and communicate with families to achieve optimal outcomes for residents.

- Documentation: Maintain accurate clinical data, care plans, and progress notes in compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and SummitCare policies.

- Quality & Safety: Engage in continuous improvement, audits, and infection control protocols to ensure a safe and homelike environment.

Requirements

Requirements:

- Current Registration: Registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

- Experience: Previous experience in health or aged care, with knowledge of AN-ACC and Aged Care Quality Standards.

- Clinical Competence:



Skilled in a variety of clinical practices and committed to evidence-based care.

- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in computer systems and documentation tools.

- Empathy & Values: Demonstrates a caring and empathic approach to older people, aligned with the Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia.

- Leadership Ability: Proven experience in autonomously managing and supervising a diverse team.

Why SummitCare?

- Our Culture: We are a learning organization that celebrates achievements and encourages innovation.

- Supportive Environment: Committed to providing a secure, enjoyable, and high-quality workplace where staff are supported to grow and develop.

- Meaningful Work: Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our aged care community every day.

salary & Financial Benefits

Competitive Pay: Salary is paid in accordance with the Nurses Award standard rates (AUD 80,000 - 120,000)

Shift Rewards: Additional higher pay rates for afternoon, night, and weekend shifts.

Overtime: Extra compensation for hours worked beyond your standard roster.

Public Holidays: Premium rates for working on public holidays.

Immigration & Relocation Support

Visa Sponsorship: We offer support for Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visas.

PR Pathway: For eligible candidates, we provide sponsorship for Permanent Residency (Subclass 186).

Relocation Assistance: Financial and logistical support is available for nurses relocating from interstate or overseas.

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