If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse looking to step into a role where your clinical expertise is genuinely valued, this is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. At UPA, you’ll have the autonomy to make real clinical decisions, build lasting relationships with clients and families, and deliver personalised care that truly changes lives.
This is more than a nursing role. It’s an opportunity to work within a supportive, values driven organisation that recognises the importance of compassionate care, strong clinical leadership and community connection. You’ll join a team that empowers nurses to work independently, think critically and make a genuine impact every single day.
Perfect for an RN who enjoys variety, relationship-based care and working closely with the community, this role offers the chance to combine your clinical knowledge with flexibility, autonomy and purpose while supporting older Australians to remain safe, independent and connected in their own homes and communities.
Why work for us
- Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)
- $50 - $59 per hour base salary. Note, the rate you are offered within this salary range is dependent on your skills, qualification, and level of experience.
- Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Support for AHPRA registration requirements (annual fees covered)
- Platinum membership with the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
- Ongoing workplace education and support
- Make a real difference to your community and residents' lives!
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a confident and compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and building trust with clients, families and the wider care team.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience within community care or aged care highly regarded
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making capability with the ability to apply sound clinical judgement based on clinical knowledge and experience
• The ability to work autonomously while confidently managing complex and changing clinical situations
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong multitasking ability with confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Proficiency across multiple systems and databases with strong administrative capability
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours in line with operational requirements when required
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional areas, including travel of up to 1.5 hours each way as part of business requirements
• A proactive, compassionate and person-centred approach to care delivery
Why Join UPA?
At UPA, our nurses are valued, supported and trusted to make a real difference. You’ll be joining an organisation with a strong community focus, meaningful leadership support and a genuine commitment to delivering high quality care outcomes for older Australians.
If you’re looking for a role where you can feel connected to your work, valued for your expertise and empowered to deliver care that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
