Registered Nurse - Garden Suburb at Uniting · Newcastle…

• Garden Suburb location
• Casual shifts available
• Work across AM, PM & ND shifts
• Dementia specific experience required

About Uniting Garden Suburb

At Uniting Garden Suburb, we’re more than just an aged care home — we’re a vibrant, supportive community nestled in the peaceful bushland of Lake Macquarie. Our home includes three welcoming households, including a secure space for those living with dementia or mental health challenges. Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully — and we’d love you to be part of it.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service, and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.

Curious about working at Uniting? Click the link below to see how you can support residents to live their day their way

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

Career Development Opportunity

Registered Nurses who are new to aged care, or those in their first or second year of practice who have not previously completed a Graduate Nurse Program, are encouraged to participate in Uniting’s Aged Care Transition to Practice Program. This supportive program is designed to build confidence, enhance clinical skills, and provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career in aged care

What we offer you

• Above-award pay rates (up to $52.66 per hour + casual loading)
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 12 months experience with dementia patients essential.

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.