Registered Nurse - Waitara

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a full‑time, on‑site Registered Nurse for its Waitara location. The role is based at McQuoin Park and focuses on delivering direct clinical nursing care to residents, while also supporting and guiding the personal care team. If you’re drawn to elder care, enjoy coaching others and want a role where your work directly improves residents’ lives, this could be a good fit.

The not‑for‑profit employer has over 30 years of service and a team of more than 6,000 staff. Its mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. The organisation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands it operates on and invites applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The right candidate will bring a caring nature and a genuine passion for high‑quality elder care, along with active nursing registration. This is your chance to contribute in a setting that values person‑centred care and teamwork, with room to grow within a not‑for‑profit environment.

A hands-on role on the floor in Waitara

You’ll provide direct clinical nursing care to residents in line with best practice nursing procedures. You’ll also act as Team Leader, offering coaching, supervision and guidance to the personal care team to maintain consistent, high‑quality support. You’ll work in a safe manner by following all policies and procedures to protect residents, colleagues and yourself.

The essentials and the extras

Must-haves

• A warm, compassionate approach to delivering high‑quality care to older people
• Current AHPRA registration following completion of a Bachelor of Nursing (or similar)
• Solid understanding of Aged Care Legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Proven grasp of AN‑ACC assessment processes
• Strong clinical knowledge and awareness of aging and related health issues
• Effective coaching and training abilities
• Conflict‑resolution skills with high emotional intelligence
• Clear communication and a positive attitude
• Competent IT skills
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance

Nice-to-haves

None listed in the description.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role offers NZD 98,000.00 (yearly) to NZD 120,000.00 (yearly). As a not‑for‑profit employer, staff may benefit from tax advantages. Additional perks include Fitness Passport discounted gym access, paid parental leave and long service leave after five years. If you ever want to move, there are 40+ locations across NSW and QLD should you choose to relocate. Catholic Healthcare presents itself as a values‑based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.

Advice for applicants

Lead with your nursing credentials and your registration status. Put your current AHPRA registration and your Bachelor of Nursing right at the top of your resume so the panel sees you meet the essential regulatory requirements first.

Show concrete evidence of your aged care knowledge and the AN‑ACC process. Include examples that demonstrate how you’ve applied aged care legislation and quality standards in real scenarios, and how AN‑ACC assessments informed care planning.

Highlight your coaching and teamwork experience. Share specific occasions where you guided, trained or mentored a personal care team and how your approach to conflict resolution helped maintain a calm, collaborative environment.

Come prepared to discuss development and compliance. A good question to ask is how Catholic Healthcare supports ongoing professional development and helps nurses stay aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards.

How to apply

Apply online now!