Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Churches of Christ, Residential Aged Care – Toowoomba, QLD

Casual role

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Aged Care Facility in Toowoomba, Queensland on a casual role basis.

In this role, you will deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care while providing clinical guidance and support to care staff. You will play a key role in maintaining clinical standards and contributing to a positive and respectful team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Medication administration and clinical documentation

Conducting baseline and focused clinical assessments

Reviewing and updating care plans

Wound care management

Supporting and leading care staff on shift

Liaising with residents, families and staff

Ensuring compliance with aged care standards and policies

About You

Are you somebody who is passionate about delivering quality Aged Care services to the local community?

Essential:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in aged care

Skilled in medication management, wound care, resident assessments and updating care plans

Hold valid Australian Work Rights – Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

### Specialist Care Experience

Our Toowoomba service includes specialist care environments supporting residents with complex care needs, including those living with advanced dementia and behaviours of concern.

To support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care, we highly regard candidates who bring:

Previous experience working in a High Care, Dementia, Secure or Behaviour Support Unit.

Experience supporting residents living with advanced dementia and managing behaviours of concern.

Completion of relevant dementia care training, including programs delivered by Dementia Support Australia (DSA) or Dementia Training Australia.

Additional training in de-escalation techniques, positive behaviour support and person-centred care.

Strong clinical observation, communication and documentation skills.

* A collaborative approach to teamwork, with a willingness to participate in debriefing, coaching and continuous improvement.

Staff allocation to specialist care areas will be based on relevant experience, qualifications and training to ensure the highest standards of resident care.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence & Courage.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Click Apply to submit your application today or call Brett Cloke on 0746176601.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.