Registered Nurse (RN)
In-Home Aged Care | Goondiwindi Region, QLD
About WRHH
Wattle and River Home Health (WRHH) is a privately funded, clinically governed in-home aged care service operating in the Goondiwindi region, Queensland.
We support older people living with complex health needs, including chronic disease and cognitive impairment, to remain safely and meaningfully in their own homes.
We operate a 24-hour nursing-supported service and are committed to structured clinical governance, documentation integrity, and high standards of care delivery.
Our values guide everything we do:
Compassion ~ Integrity ~ Empowerment ~ Excellence ~ Collaboration
About the Role
The Registered Nurse plays a central role in delivering high-quality, person-centred aged care within the community.
This role combines:
Direct clinical care
Comprehensive assessment and care planning
Chronic disease management
Clinical supervision of PCWs and AINs
Governance oversight at the point of care
On-call clinical availability
The RN provides leadership through practice ensuring care plans are clinically sound, documentation is accurate, risks are identified early, and scope of practice boundaries are maintained.
This is not a purely administrative role.
It is an active clinical leadership position within a structured, team-based model.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Care Planning
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments
Develop and regularly review person-centred care plans
Manage clients living with chronic disease (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, renal conditions)
Identify clinical deterioration and escalate appropriately
Safely administer medications and treatments
Clinical Governance & Oversight
Provide clear clinical direction to PCWs and AINs
Ensure care delivery aligns with documented care plans
Monitor documentation standards and compliance
Identify and manage clinical risk




Participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement
Team Leadership & Support
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship
Support onboarding and competency validation
Foster a respectful, accountable team culture
Contribute to reflective practice and skill development
Holistic & Relationship-Centred Care
Build trusting relationships with clients and families
Support dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement
Respond sensitively to grief, loss, and transitions
Service & Availability Requirements
WRHH operates as a 24-hour nursing-supported service.
RNs must be available to work across morning, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts as rostered.
This role includes availability for clinical on-call support, incident response, and escalation guidance.
Flexibility, reliability, and commitment to community-based practice are essential.
Essential Criteria
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Demonstrated clinical assessment and decision-making capability
Experience supporting clients with chronic disease management
Solid documentation and digital literacy skills
Current Police Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening
Current Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
Legal entitlement to work in Australia
Desirable
Experience supporting people living with dementia
Community or aged care experience
Experience working in rural or regional settings
Postgraduate qualifications in aged care or chronic disease
Classification
Remuneration and classification (RN or Senior RN) will be determined based on experience, demonstrated leadership capability, and scope of responsibility.
Closing
At WRHH, we believe that ageing in place should be safe, dignified, and purposeful.
Quality aged care is built on clinical excellence, accountability, and genuine human connection.
If you are seeking a role that combines hands-on nursing with meaningful community impact, we welcome your application.

📌 Registered Nurse – Contract (Goondiwindi)
🏢 Wattle and River Home Health
📍 Goondiwindi