We're Hiring!

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the lead on night shifts? At Respect Aged Care, we are seeking a Registered Nurse in Charge to join our dedicated team at Peacehaven in Tasmania. This is a part-time role, working 5-night shifts per fortnight, providing essential leadership and clinical care during overnight hours.

About Us

Founded in 1922, Respect Aged Care is a proud not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering high-quality aged care services. Our mission is to give back to older Australians by fostering communities of belonging, where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, Respect has grown to include multiple residential aged care homes, home care services, and retirement villages across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. With thousands of residents and staff, we are united by a shared philosophy: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived.

The Role

As the Registered Nurse in Charge, you will oversee the clinical care and safety of residents during the night shift. Your leadership will ensure that care staff are supported and that residents receive consistent, high-quality care throughout the night.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting care staff during night shift operations
• Delivering and supervising high-quality, individualised nursing care
• Monitoring and managing residents’ clinical needs and responding to emergencies
• Completing accurate documentation and thorough handovers
• Upholding the values, policies, and standards of Respect Aged Care

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in aged care
• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse in Charge
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Understanding of the Residential Classification Scale and Aged Care Standards
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain one)
• NDIS Workers Check (or ability to obtain one)
• Familiarity with Commonwealth Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI)
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Understanding of the aged care accreditation process

Additional Benefits:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and entitlements
• Not-for-profit salary packaging incentives
• Career development and growth pathways
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Please note we are accepting applications through to close of business 18th August 2025. 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 (plus superannuation)