$42.66 – $54.05/hr + NFP Salary Packaging | Work–Life Balance | Purpose‑Driven Care

Casual role with shifts across AM, PM and night duty (weekdays availability is preferred)

If you’re a Registered Nurse who’s ready to step out of the rushed hospital grind and into a role where person‑centred care, clinical leadership, and real human connection actually matter — this is your moment.

At BaptistCare Karana Community, you’ll care for residents you truly know, work with a supportive team, and use your clinical skills in a setting where quality always comes before speed.

Why Nurses Love Working With Us

• Top-tier pay: $42.66 – $54.05/hr + NFP salary packaging up to $18,550
• Flexible morning, afternoon and nights – promoting work life balance
• Supportive, values‑driven team culture
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Strong clinical leadership pathways

The Role: Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

You’ll deliver safe, high-quality, person‑centred clinical care while leading and supporting the care team. This is a role where your clinical judgement, communication skills, and leadership genuinely shape resident outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide holistic, person‑centred nursing care
• Lead and mentor care staff
• Ensure safe + compliant medication management
• Communicate clearly with residents, families, and colleagues
• Uphold clinical governance + continuous improvement
• Maintain professional development + AHPRA standards

About You

You don’t need decades of aged care experience — you need clinical confidence, compassion, and a leadership mindset.

You bring:

• Current AHPRA RN registration (DIV 1)
• NDIS Screening Clearance (mandatory)
• Experience with older adults (advantage)
• Strong clinical leadership + teamwork skills
• Excellent communication
• Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel)

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 talent@baptcare.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.