Registered Nurse – Residential Aged Care Contract | Nowra, NSW

About the opportunity

Medstar Nursing Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a contract placement at a residential aged care facility in Nowra, NSW.

This chance offers flexible temporary work while allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. You will deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care that supports residents’ dignity, independence and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

- Assess residents’ clinical needs and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans

- Administer medications safely and monitor their effectiveness

- Conduct clinical assessments, monitor vital signs and report changes in residents’ conditions

- Identify and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration

- Collaborate with doctors, allied health professionals, care workers and other members of the multidisciplinary team

- Maintain accurate and timely clinical notes and resident records

- Communicate respectfully with residents and their families regarding care needs and treatment plans

- Provide wound care, catheter management and other clinical procedures as required

- Support and supervise personal care workers and other care team members

- Follow infection prevention and control procedures

- Maintain a safe, respectful and hygienic environment for residents and staff

- Ensure care is delivered in accordance with facility policies, professional standards and the Aged Care Quality Standards

Requirements

- Current Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA

- At least six months’ experience as a Registered Nurse in residential aged care

- Current National Police Check





- Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain it before commencing

- Current influenza and COVID-19 vaccination records

- Full Australian working rights

- Strong clinical assessment, judgement and problem-solving skills

- Sound knowledge of residential aged care standards and regulatory requirements

- Transparent and compassionate communication skills

- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

- Commitment to confidentiality, professional conduct and resident dignity

- Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays when required

- Experience using electronic clinical documentation or aged care management systems is preferred

What Medstar Nursing Care offers

- Competitive hourly rates

- Flexible contract arrangements

- Ongoing agency shifts and future placement opportunities

- Support from an experienced healthcare staffing team

- Opportunities to develop your residential aged care experience

- A professional and supportive working environment

- Recognition and appreciation for your contribution to resident care

About Medstar Nursing Care

Medstar Nursing Care is an experienced healthcare staffing provider supporting residential aged care and healthcare organisations with qualified, credentialed and compliant nursing and care professionals.

We are committed to connecting skilled healthcare professionals with quality employment opportunities while supporting safe, respectful and person-centred care. Our values include compassion, integrity, accountability and professional excellence.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a contract opportunity in Nowra, click “Apply Now” and submit your current CV and AHPRA registration details.

📌 Registered Nurse (RN) – Residential Aged Care (Wollongong)
🏢 Medstar Nursing Care
📍 Wollongong