We're Hiring!

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.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Established in 1973, Lyrebird Village is home to a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive community with strong connections to the local area and valued partnerships throughout Drouin and the wider West Gippsland region. The home offers both permanent and respite care in a supportive, compassionate environment, providing assistance with daily living, personal care, and dedicated 24-hour nursing care. Lyrebird Village is a place where residents feel supported and connected, and where staff are proud to be part of a caring team making a meaningful difference every day.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a calm and reassuring presence for our residents, delivering thoughtful, person-centred care within our aged care community. This role suits an RN who values meaningful connection, clinical autonomy, and continuity of care, and who is flexible to work night duty.

Working within your AHPRA scope of practice, you will use your clinical expertise and sound judgement to support residents’ wellbeing, respond to changes with confidence, and contribute to a culture of dignity, compassion, and excellence in aged care. This permanent part-time position offers stability, strong team support, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in residents’ lives, around the clock.

No two days are the same! As Registered Nurse you will:

• Complete ACFI assessments and clinical documentation accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance and supporting optimal funding and care outcomes
• Maintain high-quality, contemporaneous documentation that accurately reflects care delivery and clinical decision-making
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Enrolled Nurses and Extended Care Assistants, supporting safe practice and professional standards
• Always uphold confidentiality and ensure staff work safely and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• Provide clear, concise shift handover and reporting to the Care Manager and General Manager, and identify training and development needs within the team

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with no restrictions to practice
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably within aged care or a related healthcare setting
• Sound knowledge of aged care standards, legislation, and best practice
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and documentation skills
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including night duty, as required

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values you, we would love to hear from you. Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, any late applications may result in exclusion from the process. To be considered please apply now!