Registered Nurse – Night Duty Position (Aged Care)

Permanent Part Time Position offering 72 Hours per Fortnight
Night Duty Specific – 10:00 pm – 6:30 am

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a night duty position on the Sunshine Coast? We are seeking a confident, and clinically experienced Registered Nurse to join a dedicated aged care team at a large residential aged care home on the Sunshine Coast. This is an excellent opportunity for a RN who enjoys working autonomously, providing clinical leadership, and delivering exceptional resident-centred care in a supportive environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate based on aged care experience:
  • $46.39 – $51.17 per hour (base rate)
• Applicable penalty rates
• Permanent employment with consistent hours
• Ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative team culture

About the Role

Working night shifts, you will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical care while leading and supervising a team of Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of residents while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice in a well-established, busy aged care home.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Monday to Friday (10:00 pm – 6:30 am)
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday (10:00 pm – 6:30 am)

Total: 72 hours per fortnight

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised resident care plans
• Administer medications and manage wound care
• Respond effectively to clinical changes and emergencies
• Complete accurate clinical documentation, including Serious Incident Responses (SIRs)
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Collaborate with residents, families, allied health professionals, and the broader care team
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current National Police Check
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within residential aged care
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Antimicrobial stewardship
  • Serious Incident Responses (SIRs)
  • Clinical leadership in an aged care environment
• Experience providing after-hours supervision and working independently

Join the Team

If you’re a reliable, clinically capable Registered Nurse who thrives in a night shift environment and is passionate about providing outstanding care to older Australians, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a dedicated team in a welcoming Sunshine Coast community, where your clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion will make a meaningful difference every shift.

Click Apply now or send your CV direct to dara.herlihy@cmr.com.au

*Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position – the successful applicant must have full working rights in Australia*