AddressAbout Us
As one of the country’s largest care providers, Brightwater understands that Registered Nurses are in demand.
Brightwater has provided care and support to our clients to pursue the dignity of independence for the past 120 years, and we are currently seeking applications from qualified Registered Nurses for ongoing, Night Shifts across our residential aged care facilities.
If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous – we would love to hear from you!
The Role
We are seeking to fill vacant Night Shifts, which would be spread between several of our Northern Facilities between Monday to Friday. Our Night Shift is typically 10pm to 7.15am.
Registered Nurse positions form part of a multi-disciplinary team and they are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care for, and with, clients of Brightwater Care Group.
This role delivers inclusive and person-centred quality care and support in accordance with individualised client care plans to ensure optimal service provision that actively promotes choice, independence, and quality of life, in a safe and home like environment.
Night shift RN's work more independently due to the nature of the shift, so those with previous Night Shift experience will be highly regarded.
About you
You should be a qualified Registered Nurse, with a minimum of 3yrs experience, who is able to commit to ongoing Night Shifts each fortnight. Registered Nurse applications with prior residential aged care experience will be prioritised.
To be successful, you will possess the following attributes:
- Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Deliver a strong clinical care service.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead shifts with an empathetic and mentoring approach.
- Be able to prioritise their workload safely and efficiently with a focus on our clients.
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old
- First Aid Certificate
- A satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening check
- Evidence of up-to-date influenza vaccination
Interested? Please make us aware of your preferences and we can discuss the open shifts available at your desired facilities.
Brightwater can offer you:
- The ability to salary package up to up to $18,550 tax free per annum-meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
- Stable, consistent employment
- Discounted membership with the Australian College of Nurses
- Career development and professional development opportunities
- Scholarship opportunities to staff members who demonstrate an interest in research or further learning to benefit our clients
- Clinical training programs to support staff to enhance their professional skills and knowledge
- Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
- Private Health benefits and discounts
Our Process
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview, where we will discuss your skills, experience and availability. We will offer you shifts based on your location preference and days/shifts you are available to work. Brightwater will also require you to complete pre-employment compliance phase including, but not limited to copies of your qualifications, registration, Police Check, NDIS check and references.
The job description is available for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.
Please outline which site and/or sites you would be interested in working at in your cover letter.
Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal - For confidential enquiries, please email ************@brightwatergroup.com
At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish. Brightwater encourages applications from diverse backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
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