Registered Nurse Night Duty In-charge

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours: Night duty Wednesday & Thursday both weeks

Salary: $59.97 - $60.41 per hour
Location: Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park, 128A Alfred Street, Harris Park NSW
Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Kim Buller - Service Manager I [email protected]

All applications to be submitted via the job post, emailed applications cannot be accepted, unless you would like to discuss details that are not in the job description below.


Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.


Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.


At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.


About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Registered Nurse In-charge, you'll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day.

• Oversee clinical operations within the aged care facility.
  
• Supervise and support nursing and care staff to ensure high-quality care.
  
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans for residents.
  
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects or changes in condition.
  
• Coordinate with doctors, allied health professionals, and families.
  
• Ensure compliance with aged care standards and regulations.
  
• Manage documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
  
• Respond to emergencies and implement appropriate interventions.
  
• Delegate tasks effectively to nursing and support staff.
  
• Mentor and train junior nurses and care workers.
  
• Lead shift handovers and team meetings.
  
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback.
  
• Handle conflict resolution and promote teamwork.
  
• This role is for an RN In-charge on night duty

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.


To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Strong clinical knowledge in geriatric care.
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in aged care
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Time management and organizational skills.
  
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Recognised tertiary qualification and current full Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  
• Demonstrated record of achievement and experience working in Residential Aged Care.
  
• Valid police check.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.