Residential Nurse — Casual (Ashfield NSW) Overview: Join a responsive, on-demand workforce delivering compassionate residential nursing care in Ashfield. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for casual shifts who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values person-centred practice. Immediate start available for the right candidate. Why This Role Matters As a residential nurse, you will provide clinical care, daily support and emotional reassurance to residents living in a community setting. This role offers flexibility, varied shifts and the chance to make meaningful differences in people’s lives while developing clinical skills across a broad range of care needs. Key Responsibilities Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effects, following medication charts and organisational policies. Perform clinical assessments, wound care, catheter and syringe driver management where required, and document findings accurately. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families and allied health to develop and update care plans tailored to resident needs. Provide end-of-life care with dignity, supporting both resident comfort and family communication. Respond to clinical incidents and emergencies calmly, escalate appropriately and complete required incident reporting. Maintain infection control practices and high standards of clinical governance and safety. Mentor and guide less experienced staff and support continuity of care across shifts. Essential Qualifications and Checks Highest Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification. Registration: Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Licences and Checks: Full Australian Drivers Licence, current Police Check, and Working with Children Check. Skills and Attributes Clinical confidence across medications, wound management and routine nursing procedures. Strong communication skills to build rapport with residents, families and colleagues. Flexible approach to shifting demands and roster variability, with reliable time management. Compassionate, respectful and resilient under pressure; committed to maintaining resident dignity. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within an on-demand workforce model. What We Offer Competitive hourly rate with casual flexibility to suit your schedule. Immediate start opportunities and varied shift patterns across day, evening and night. Access to ongoing professional development, clinical mentoring and a supportive peer network. Meaningful work in a community-focused environment where your care truly impacts lives. Location: Ashfield NSW 2131. This casual role is ideal for registered nurses seeking flexible hours, clinical variety and the chance to provide high-quality residential care within an on-demand workforce model.
