Position

Residential Care In Charge Nurse Full Time/Part Time

Applications Close 20th March 2026

Residential Care Nurse In Charge

Full Time or part there of

3.5 EFT available

Orbost Regional Health is seeking applications from individuals to fulfil the position of Residential Care Nurse In Charge. The Nurse In Charge (NIC) Residential Care is responsible for the delivery of high-quality person-centred care in conjunction with the Residential Care Nurse Unit Manager and Director of Clinical and Aged Care. The NIC is responsible for clinical operations across residential care each shift and the oversight of the direct care team.

Successful applicants must possess:

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority as a Registered Nurse
• Post-graduate experience of at least 3 years in residential care service
• Have advance clinical assessment skills and be proficient at determining and timely reporting of clinical deterioration
• Understanding of contemporary models of aged care

If you are interested in applying for the position of Residential Care Nurse In Charge please download the appropriate position description form below or contact the Human Resources Department (03) 5154 6651; email: humanresources@orh.com.au   

You must address the key selection criteria as set out in the Position Description when preparing your application.

Contact Kylie Foltin Director Clinical and Aged Care Services on 51546629 for further information regarding this position

Your application MUST include the following:

• A letter of introduction with your full name, address and contact details, job title as listed in the advertisement and addressing the key selection criteria as set out in the position description.
• A copy of your current curriculum vitae including qualifications, professional affiliations, registrations, employment history, immunisation status, police check, working with childrens check, driver's licence and the names and contact details of at least two current/recent professional referees. 

Closing date for applications is:  20^th March 2026

Orbost Regional Health values:  Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Community.

ORH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We strive for an inclusive working environment for employees from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from Aboriginal people, workers of all ages, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.