About us:
Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is situated in Mackay and operates two aged care facilities comprising 280 beds across both sites: Good Shepherd Lodge and Kerrisdale Gardens, as well as over 100 Independent Living Units and Home Care services.
Our purpose is to provide an excellent working environment, and a caring, safe and stimulating environment that supports our residents and clients to live their later years to the fullest.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated and professional Registered Nurse to join our Kerrisdale Gardens team.
In this role, you will provide effective holistic nursing care and ensure a safe working environment for all staff and residents, while supporting a model of care that prioritizes collaboration, continuous learning, and resident wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver effective, person-centered, holistic nursing care to residents.
Maintain a secure working environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Adhere to and support the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Caring for People
Show compassion and commitment to residents, relatives, and team members.
Integrity
Use authority and responsibilities appropriately and ethically.
Clinical and Leadership Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care and clinical guidance to residents, their families, and care staff.
Ensure best practice and quality assurance in all nursing activities.
Supervise and support Assistants in Nursing (AINs), and nursing students.
Oversee and ensure accurate completion of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) documentation.
Manage appropriate allocation and responsible use of medical supplies and staff resources.
Model of Nursing Care




Provide total resident care using a professional partnership and collaborative approach.
Promote teamwork among nurses for optimal resident outcomes.
Facilitate education and professional development of nursing staff, including preceptorships and succession planning.
Advocate for residents and their families within a multidisciplinary framework.
Perform additional duties as directed by management
Selection Criteria
Essential
Bachelor of Nursing
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions
Recent experience in a clinical setting, hospital or aged care setting
Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with the current Public Health Directive for Aged Care Facilities and annual flu vaccination
Police Check Clearance
Desirable
Strong self-management and adaptability
Previous experience in aged care
Knowledge of ACFI and relevant aged care standards
Compassionate, respectful, and professional nature
Commitment to consumer dignity, privacy, and care
What we offer:
Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is a not-for-profit organization, offering an excellent working environment, and:
A negotiated Enterprise Bargaining Agreement,
Up to six (6) weeks annual leave plus leave loading,
Salary sacrifice packaging (up to AU $15,900 tax-free per year), including car leasing, rent, mortgage, utilities, and more,
A free Employee Wellbeing and Safety Program for all team members and their families,
Fitness Passport, and
Monthly and Annual Recognition and Reward program
Salary Range (Full time) – $94,000 – $109,000/annum
Do not wait to submit your resume and cover letter as applications will be assessed as soon as they are received.
We look forward to hearing from you!
*No recruitment agencies please.

📌 Registered Nurse – Aged Care (Queensland)
🏢 Good Shepherd Lodge
📍 Queensland