Registered Nurse – Kalano Aged Care – Katherine

Why Kalano Flexible Aged Care Service?

Kalano Flexible Aged Care Service provides culturally safe, community-focused care to First Nations elders in Katherine. As a NATSIFAC-funded service, Kalano supports residents to age with dignity, respect, and connection to culture. This is an opportunity to work in a close-knit, values-driven environment where your contribution has a direct and meaningful impact.

What’s the role?

As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver person-centred, low to medium-level clinical care while leading and supporting care staff on shift. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality, and culturally appropriate care.

The role includes clinical responsibilities such as medication management, wound care, assessments, and care planning, alongside contributing to quality improvement, documentation, and staff support. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with rotating shifts.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from $85,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience

• Salary sacrifice and meals entertainment card

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

• Supportive team environment with strong community connection

• Opportunity to work in a culturally meaningful and rewarding aged care setting

• Ongoing professional development and involvement in quality improvement

• Eligibility to apply for the NT Thrive Grant – Relocation and Wellbeing support – up to $7k

What you need to be successful

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Demonstrated nursing experience, ideally in aged care

• Strong clinical skills in medication management, wound care, assessments, and care planning

• Experience delivering person-centred care and supporting informed decision-making

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work respectfully with First Nations elders, families, and communities

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership

Additional requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification

• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance requirements

• Strong organisational and documentation skills

• NT Driver’s Licence, National Police Check, and Ochre Card (or ability to obtain)

• Current influenza vaccination

• Commitment to cultural safety, continuous improvement, and professional development

How to Apply?

Please submit Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on (+61) 08 8982 1002 or email recruitment@ntphn.org.au.