Registered Nurse – Aged Care

Job Description

Join NurseSA, one of South Australia’s most trusted healthcare staffing providers. We partner with hospitals, aged-care facilities, perioperative units, community health services, disability providers and rehabilitation centres to deliver high-quality nursing professionals across the state.

We are currently seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our expanding team and support our clients with short-notice, ongoing, and flexible shift coverage.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse with NurseSA, you will provide high-standard, person-centred nursing care across a variety of clinical settings. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and deliver safe, evidence-based care that meets the unique needs of each patient or resident.

Depending on the facility and your experience, your duties may include:

• Delivering direct, person-centred clinical care on a shift-by-shift basis

• Coordinating individual care plans and collaborating with allied health professionals

• Supporting patient education, health promotion, and ongoing care planning

• Ensuring accurate clinical documentation and compliance with facility standards

• Upholding infection control, WHS, and medication administration requirements

• Providing supervision and mentorship to junior staff, students, and graduates

• Demonstrating safe and competent practice within your scope and relevant standards

• Working across various departments including surgical, medical, perioperative, ED, aged care, community health or rehabilitation (depending on your skills)

About You

We are looking for dedicated Registered Nurses who demonstrate:

• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Strong communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Confidence in working autonomously and adapting to different care environments

• A professional, compassionate and patient-centred approach to care

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical practice and safety

Essential Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)

• Current practising certificate

• Minimum 6 months’ recent experience in an acute, aged-care, perioperative or community setting

• Up-to-date immunisation record (as per SA Health or facility requirements)

• National Police Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain)

• Current CPR Certificate

• Evidence of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination

Desirable:

• Experience in Anaesthetics, Theatre Recovery, Critical Care, ED, Mental Health, Aged Care or Community Nursing

• Manual handling certification

• Medication administration competence (aged care applicants)

Why Join NurseSA?

• Flexible shifts that suit your lifestyle: mornings, afternoons, nights & weekends

• Variety of work across leading hospitals, aged-care providers and community services

• Competitive hourly rates + penalties

• Weekly pay

• Supportive, friendly team available 7 days a week

• Opportunities for ongoing placements and long-term bookings

• Professional growth across multiple clinical environments

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse seeking flexibility, variety and rewarding opportunities across South Australia, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now, or contact our recruitment team at:
Email: recruitment@nursesa.com.au
Phone: (03) 6163 3897