Experienced Registered Nurses & Graduate Registered Nurses with Aged Care Experience - Live and Work Near the Excellent Barrier Reef Queensland
Are you ready for a lifestyle and career change that offers both professional fulfilment and natural beauty? This is an outstanding opportunity to relocate to Regional QLD!
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses and recent nursing graduates with aged care experience (PCA or similar) to join a well-established, not-for-profit aged care facility located close to the Great Barrier Reef. This is your chance to build a rewarding nursing career while enjoying one of the most sought-after regions in Australia.
Why Relocate?
This is an opportunity to live in a peaceful, welcoming community surrounded by breathtaking coastal landscapes, tropical rainforests, and access to the Great Barrier Reef. With a lower cost of living, minimal commute times, and a strong sense of community, this area offers a quality of life that's hard to match.
Whether you're looking to escape the city, enjoy a slower pace of life, or raise a family in a safe and relaxed environment, this permanent move could be the best decision you make for your career and lifestyle.
What's on Offer
- Hourly pay between $40-$50, based on experience
- Additional pay for nights, weekends, and public holidays
- Access to salary packaging benefits (increase your take-home pay)
- Flexible rostering to support work-life balance
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture
- Ongoing professional development and accredited training
- Be part of a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation where your work is truly appreciated
Your Role
In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering person-centred, high-quality care to elderly residents. You will:
- Provide safe, evidence-based clinical care within your RN scope
- Lead and support personal care workers in day-to-day care
- Coordinate with GPs and allied health providers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, care plans, and assessments
- Participate in the AN-ACC funding process
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance resident outcomes
What we're looking for
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Recent RN graduate with prior PCA or aged care experience
- A genuine commitment to aged care and resident wellbeing
- Confidence working within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Willingness to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and nights
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Make a Lasting Move
If you're looking for more than just another nursing job, if you want a fulfilling role, a close-knit community, and the lifestyle that comes with living near the Great Barrier Reef - this is your opportunity. Join a team where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and your work directly improves lives.
Apply now to start your next chapter in aged care, surrounded by natural beauty and supported by a workplace that values compassion, professionalism, and balance.
Please note: You must have current working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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