Provide skilled clinical care to older residents with complex health needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment and psychogeriatric conditions, right here at Eventide Home. Every shift with us will contribute to creating a safe, familiar and welcoming home where residents are supported with dignity and respect.

If you're an adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for older people with complex needs and are seeking casual hours to suit your lifestyle, this is an opportunity to make every shift count in a service where compassionate, specialised care is at the centre of everything we do.

Job details

About us:

Eventide Home is an 80-bed residential aged care facility in Rockhampton, providing compassionate, person-centred care in a welcoming, home-like environment. The service supports residents with a range of complex care needs, including psychogeriatric care, cognitive impairment and high-level residential care.

Family involvement is encouraged through care planning and daily activities, helping residents maintain meaningful connections. With spacious gardens, safe walking paths and dedicated communal spaces, Eventide Home creates a supportive environment where dignity, comfort and quality of life remain at the heart of every resident's care.

About the role:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred nursing care to older residents with complex health needs, including dementia, cognitive impairment and psychogeriatric conditions.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges and ongoing care in partnership with families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care that promotes residents' dignity, comfort, safety and quality of life.
• Support a safe, therapeutic environment by advocating for residents' rights, responding to complex behaviours and maintaining high clinical and professional standards.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current practising certificate is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality care for older people with complex health, dementia and cognitive care needs.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement to enhance resident outcomes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to supervise Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $55.07 - $70.54 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6G687285

Applications close: Tuesday, 4 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6G687285 - Registered Nurse (Eventide) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)