Registered Nurse

A little bit about us:

Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.

As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.

Our purpose is to support our consumers live the best life possible.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team on a Full-Time fixed-term contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027.

Reporting to the Care Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred clinical care. As a Registered Nurse, you will undertake a variety of clinical and leadership responsibilities in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, Barunga Village policies and procedures, and all relevant professional standards, legislation, and ethical requirements.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people and thrive in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the role:

Provide the highest level of quality care to consumers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Barunga Village by:

• Directing care provided by nursing and personal care staff to consumers.
• Giving direct nursing care to consumers with particular emphasis on those persons with complex and/or changing health care needs.
• Ensuring that the care process and outcomes are accurately documented in accordance with procedures.
• Maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment that promotes safety, security and optimal health.
• Maintaining a physical and psychosocial environment that ensures the privacy, dignity, individuality and rights of consumers.
• Assisting consumers to make informed health care decisions and demonstrating responsibility for care practice.
• Work with other staff to identify the nursing needs of consumers and to formulate care plans in consultation with consumers/representatives which are subject to ongoing assessment and evaluation and recognise the roles of other members on the health care team.
• Any other duties commensurate with the employee’s skills and experience as directed by the Care Manager.

About you:

Essential qualifications and experience

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Experience in the provision of care services to the aged.
• Experience in the development and implementation of care plans and in working with consumers who are highly dependent or have multiple needs.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in aged care.
• Knowledge of the principles of effective human resource management including the principles of managing and motivating staff, equal employment opportunity and staff training and development.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of Work, Health and Safety Act and possess an understanding of the required responsibilities as an employee.
• Knowledge of the legal implications of actions taken in aged care.

Core competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to and competence in the field of provision of care to the aged.
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication skills.
• Able to work as an effective team member and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to prioritise tasks to best meet the needs of the consumers and Barunga Village.
• Able to set realistic goals and plans and organise resources efficiently identifying means of improving work performance and outcomes.
• Able to stimulate a high level of performance among employees and facilitate the development of employees by clearly communicating expected standards of performance and providing effective feedback on performance.
• Able to demonstrate respect, approachability, consistency and model exemplary leadership qualities and behaviours.

Some of the work perks:

• Maximise your take home pay with Not – For – Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p/a;
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program;
• Social Club (conditions apply);
• Ongoing training;
• Opportunities to upskill;
• Flexible working arrangements (Manager discretion).
• Short term Accommodation available

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday 14th of August 2026

Each application will be reviewed as it is received and if suitable, offered an interview for further consideration. The position will be filled if the right candidate is selected. Therefore, Barunga Village reserves the right to close this job offer before this date. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.