04 Nov
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Churches Of Christ
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Toowoomba City
04 Nov
Churches Of Christ
Toowoomba City
Casual opportunitiesSupportive, values-driven organisationImmediate Start
Registered Nurse | Toowoomba Aged Care Service
Casual role
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Aged Care Facility in Toowoomba, Queensland on a casual role basis.
In this role, you will deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care while providing clinical guidance and support to care staff. You will play a key role in maintaining clinical standards and contributing to a positive and respectful team environment.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Medication administration and clinical documentation
- Conducting baseline and focused clinical assessments
- Reviewing and updating care plans
- Wound care management
- Supporting and leading care staff on shift
- Liaising with residents, families and staff
- Ensuring compliance with aged care standards and policies
About you:
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with older people and brings a positive, team-focused attitude to their work. As a Registered Nurse, you'll play an important role in helping our residents feel comfortable, supported and valued every day. Our Toowoomba service includes specialist care environments supporting residents with complex care needs, including those living with advanced dementia and behaviours of concern.
You'll ideally bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in aged care
- Previous experience working in a High Care, Dementia, Secure or Behaviour Support Unit.
- Experience supporting residents living with advanced dementia and managing behaviours of concern.
- Completion of relevant dementia care training, including programs delivered by Dementia Support Australia (DSA) or Dementia Training Australia.
- Additional training in de-escalation techniques, positive behaviour support and person-centred care.
- Strong clinical observation, communication and documentation skills.
- A collaborative approach to teamwork,
with a willingness to participate in debriefing, coaching and continuous improvement.
- Hold valid Australian Work Rights –Unfortunately we are not offering sponsorship for this role.
Staff allocation to specialist care areas will be based on relevant experience, qualifications and training to ensure the highest standards of resident care.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people.
Why join Churches of Christ?
Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.
What we offer:
- Competitive casual rates with 25% casual loading
- Ability to take-up an ATO supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent, entertainment) paid from your gross income – before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, dependent upon individual circumstance, working for a for-purpose organisation.
- Generous annual leave to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.
- The chance to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to meaningful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you – click APPLY NOW or Call Brett Cloke on (phone hidden).
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
📌 Registered Nurse (Toowoomba City)
🏢 Churches Of Christ
📍 Toowoomba City