Every great nurse starts somewhere. Start here.

At Knightingale, we believe care is a small act repeated with great kindness. A cup of tea made just right. A hand held a little longer. Someone who remembers the name of the dog.

We are a Melbourne nursing and care agency, and we are looking for Junior Registered Nurses to join us on casual shifts in residential aged care in Kew.

If you have just graduated, or you are early in your nursing story, you are exactly who we have in mind.

About the role

You will work casual shifts in a residential aged care home in Kew, caring for older Victorians and being part of the team that makes the residence feel like a home. You choose the shifts that suit you, and we will back you along the way.

What you do
Provide safe, person-centred nursing care to residents
Assess residents, administer medications and support clinical care plans
Write explicit, accurate progress notes and handovers
Work alongside care staff, families and the wider clinical team
Notice the small changes, and act on them early
Treat every resident with dignity, patience and respect

What we do
$60 to $90 per hour, depending on shift and experience
Casual shifts you can fit around study, family and life
Pay you can count on




Ongoing training to build your clinical confidence
A genuine career pathway as your skills and experience grow
Support from a team that knows every nurse was current once

What you need
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Recent graduates are welcome
A warm, steady manner and a genuine love of working with older people
Good communication and a willingness to ask questions and keep learning
Reliable transport and your own car
The right to work in Australia

Requirements

To work in aged care, you will need the following (or be willing to obtain them before starting):
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
National police check
Vaccinations required for work in aged care
Valid First Aid & CPR

About Knightingale

Knightingale is a Melbourne-based nursing and care agency placing Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and support workers across aged care, home care and NDIS services. We are NDIS registered, and we are built around one idea: that the people who give care should be cared for too.

We are an equal chance employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and are happy to make adjustments during the application process to suit you.

📌 Registered Nurse – Aged Care Melbourne
🏢 THE TRUSTEE FOR NEBULA TRUST
📍 Melbourne