Temporary Registered Nurse - Night Shift - 8-Month Parental Leave Cover

• Consistent hours, working 72 hours per fortnight on our night shift on a temporary maximum-term contract.

• Competitive base rate, meaning you're rewarded for your dedication and performance.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging for up to $15,900 / $2,500 per year - offering you more take-home pay with less tax!

• Employee Assistance Program, which provides free and confidential counselling services, nutritional support, financial coaching and legal referrals to our staff and their immediate family.

• Focus on wellbeing via the Appellon program, including learning modules, and showcasing good deeds.

• Join a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others, where you will engage in meaningful work.

We are seeking a passionate Part-Time Registered Nurse to work in our Cherrybrook aged care facility, on our night shifts on a temporary 8-month maximum-term contract.

As a Registered Nurse, you will:

• Provide holistic, safe and quality care to our residents, consistent with our Mission, and Values.

• Assist our residents to live an active and meaningful life as independently as possible.

• Oversee care planning for residents.

• Support and mentor care staff, ensuring compliance with best practice and regulatory requirements.

• Be a team-player with excellent communication skills with the ability to contribute to and inspire a team in the delivery of person-centred care.

• Liaise with care staff, family members, doctors and the management team ensure residents’ health, safety, and comfort.

• Have excellent reporting skills to complete compulsory reporting, progress notes and incident reporting, while maintaining all policies and procedures that are in place.

To be considered you will have:

• Availability to work part-time, 72 hour per fortnight for a maximum-term duration (8-months between August 2026 and April 2027).

  • Fortnightly night shift roster:

    • Week 1: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

    • Week 2: Wednesday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a Registered Nurse.

• 2 years previous experience minimum as a Registered Nurse. Experience in an aged care environment is preferred, however not essential.

• Experience in the accreditation process.

• Understanding of continuous quality improvement.

• Demonstrated experience multi-tasking and problem-solving skills to resolve any issues relating to the provision of clinical and care service.

• Good understanding of AN-ACC and Care Assessment Plans.

• Experience in Aged Care accreditation and the clinical standards, dementia and challenging behaviours.

• Compassion and a genuine interest in caring for the elderly, supporting their dignity, choices and independence.

• Be cleared in the Aged Care Banning Order register.

• Proof of work rights in Australia.

• Up to date immunization including influenza and Covid 19.

• Willingness to undertake a psychometric skills assessment.

• Cleared Police Check.

At CCS we offer our services with care and kindness to people of all faiths and using our outstanding skills we strive to provide the highest quality care for our elderly population. We believe bringing fun to the lives of our residents is the most important thing we can do. 

Why Choose Christian Community Services?

BIG HEART! – an opportunity to care

ONE TEAM - working together toward our shared mission and purpose

PEOPLE FIRST – our residents are the centre of all that we do

BRIGHT FUTURE - join our growing team

Ready to make a change in 2026 and make a difference? Click ‘Quick Apply’ to start your application online and don’t forget to attach a cover letter telling us why you are the best person for the role and your resume.

For more information, contact the People and Culture Team at *******@ccs.com.au or visit our careers page https://ccs.com.au/careers/

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.