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samkay health

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

Healthcare & Medical / Nursing - Aged Care

Posted 03/06/2026
Closes 17/06/2026

East Melbourne, 3002, Melbourne, Victoria

Part time

Not specified

About Samkay Health

Samkay Health is a boutique family-run aged care provider located in Victoria. Since 1988, we have maintained a steadfast commitment to providing the highest level of clinical care to our elderly residents while ensuring that they remain comfortable in a home-like environment.

As we embrace the new Aged Care Act 2024, which commenced on 1 November 2025, we continue our proud tradition of putting residents first while working within Australia's strengthened rights-based aged care framework.

We are seeking a motivated and committed Registered Nurse to join our team at Greensborough.


About the Role

Samkay Health is currently seeking applications from dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses (Division 1) to provide care to our residents in an individual, flexible, and customer-focused manner.

Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse is required at the time of application.

This opportunity will provide 2-4 shifts a week.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights, including citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Care Delivery

  • Provide full clinical oversight of your team while on shift, ensuring compliance with the 24/7 Registered Nurse requirement

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care meeting the mandated care minutes of direct RN care per resident per day

  • Oversee all specialized nursing care with a hands-on approach focused on customer service and leadership

  • Demonstrate resident advocacy while ensuring dignity of residents in your care under the new Statement of Rights


Documentation & Compliance

  • Complete all clinical reporting and documentation to meet Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025 requirements

  • Ensure consistent compliance with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and Samkay Health policies and procedures

  • Maintain excellent documentation skills, reporting, and note-keeping

  • Work with AN-ACC Funding model requirements and documentation


Team Management & Safety

  • Attend staff training and provide support to all care staff

  • Ensure all staff adhere to safe practices and follow all WHS requirements

  • Work closely with Management to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance

  • Foster reliability, flexibility, and positive team culture in a busy aged care environment


Family & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Handle case conferencing and family liaison with empathy and professionalism

  • Maintain polite and empathetic communication with residents, families, and colleagues

  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities in complex care situations


Knowledge & Experience

  • Knowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

  • Understanding of the new Aged Care Act 2024 and associated obligations

  • Prior experience and understanding of AN-ACC Funding model

  • Understanding of the Australian Aged Care accreditation process

  • Experience working in aged care settings

  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in aged care settings is required



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