Enrolled Nurse – Riverside Gardens, Nambucca Heads

Make a difference in a beautiful coastal community

Are you an Enrolled Nurse looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

Join the team at Respect Riverside Gardens in Nambucca Heads and become part of a supportive, friendly team where you’ll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with residents and make a difference to their everyday lives.

Located in the heart of the Nambucca Valley, Riverside Gardens is a welcoming aged care home where residents and staff are part of a close-knit community.

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

About the Role

As an Enrolled Nurse, you’ll work alongside Registered Nurses and care staff to support the health, wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.

You’ll use your clinical skills while also having the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

No two days are the same. You’ll:

• Complete resident admissions and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Contribute to individualised care plans and monitor resident wellbeing.
• Administer medications safely and maintain accurate medication records.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, care staff, residents and families.
• Participate in handovers, care planning and initiatives that support quality resident care.
• Help create a welcoming environment where residents feel respected, valued and heard.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Confident using your clinical skills and judgement to support resident care.
• Experienced in clinical documentation and care planning.
• Passionate about providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Reliable, adaptable and willing to contribute to a positive team environment.
• Experienced in aged care or interested in bringing your nursing experience into the aged care environment.

You’ll also need a current National Police Certificate and NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, or the ability to obtain these.

Why Join Riverside Gardens?

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries.
• A further $2,650 salary packaging benefit for meals and holiday accommodation.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive leaders who are onsite.
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace.
• Meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Opportunities to build a long-term career with a growing not-for-profit organisation.
• Work in a beautiful Nambucca Heads coastal location, close to the river, beaches and local community.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re an Enrolled Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive local team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with Respect Riverside Gardens.

Please note that selection processes may commence immediately, and late applications may not be considered.