Enrolled Nurse

About the role As an Enrolled Nurse you will deliver high-quality nursing care while supervising and guiding personal care workers. Together, you will help to improve resident quality of life. Key Responsibilities Promoting independence and helping residents regain their confidence and to engage in meaningful activities Working positively and collaboratively with other staff and qualified practitioners to provide proactive person‑centred service and support, that is safe and effective, for residents Ensuring medications are administered in a timely and safe manner in accordance with scope of practice and advising the Registered Nurse of any concerns or adverse reactions Providing assistance, guidance, direction, support, mentoring and coaching, as requested, to Personal Carers on each shift Maintaining current knowledge of contemporary best practice clinical care within scope of enrolled nursing practice Reporting any risks that have the potential to cause an accident or injury Keeping detailed records and ensuring comprehensive handovers between shifts By respecting each person’s identity, culture and diversity, you will also foster a safe and harmonious environment while growing your knowledge and encouraging others to shine. Qualifications and Skills Diploma of Nursing with current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) & current CPR Certificate (HLTAID009) Previous experience working as an Enrolled Nurse in an Aged Care Environment Sound communication skills with a level of English literacy that enables you to speak in a manner that older people can understand The ability to read written instructions and to write clearly and concisely particularly in progress notes Exceptional time‑management skills to manage own workload to meet deadlines and to support other staff High level understanding of the requirements to support residents living with dementia, including those who display challenging behaviours Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Standards particularly as they relate to accreditation About us Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take‑home pay. When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well-being and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life. Benefits Salary packaging to maximise your take‑home pay Employee wellbeing program with great discounts Position Details Permanent Part‑Time Position – AM and PM shifts available Week 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday – 7.00 am to 3.06 pm; Wednesday and Friday – 2.54 pm to 11.00 pm Week 2; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 7.00 am to 3.06 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday – 2.54 pm to 11.00 pm Apply online careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search Applications close Friday 19th December 2025 at 4.00 pm Safety Notice Be careful – don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr