Registered Nurse (Casual) | BaptistCare Orchards Community

$42.66 – $45.20 per hour + 25% Casual Loading + NFP benefits

Casual Role | Availability from Monday to Friday is mandatory for short AM shifts

At BaptistCare, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

Join our dedicated clinical team at Orchards Community and make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians. As a Registered Nurse, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care while working in a collaborative environment where your clinical expertise, leadership and compassion are truly valued.

Whether you're building your career in aged care or bringing experience from another clinical setting, we'll provide the support and opportunities to help you thrive.

Why Join BaptistCare?

• Competitive hourly rates of $42.66 – $45.20 per hour
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year
• Flexible casual shifts across mornings, afternoons and nights
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Work with an organisation committed to quality, dignity and person-centred care

About You

We're looking for someone who combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Recent graduates preferred
• Availability from Monday to Friday for 8 AM to 12 PM (Mandatory)
• Passion for person-centred aged care
• Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer literacy and clinical documentation skills

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, evidence-based clinical care while leading and supporting care staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe & person-centred clinical care
• Perform clinical assessments, care planning and medication management
• Lead, mentor and support care staff
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with AHPRA and Aged Care Quality Standards

About BaptistCare

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Ready to Make Your Nursing Career Meaningful?

If you want a role where your skills, values, and heart all matter — apply now. Applications are reviewed as they come in.

Questions? Contact Mamta Sharma at mytalent@baptistcare.org.au (Please note applications must be submitted via our online system.)

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks, and if applicable WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical check.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.