Level 2 Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse (Wound Care) Christie Downs, SASt Basil's Homes (SA) • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Level 2 Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse (Wound Care) Christie Downs, SA

St Basil's Homes (SA) • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

3 days ago

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Level 2 Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse (Wound Care) Christie Downs

Join to apply for the Level 2 Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse (Wound Care) Christie Downs role at St Basil's Homes (SA).

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians as a Registered Nurse with a forward‑thinking, values‑driven organisation.

Full‑time or Permanent part‑time (4 days per week)
Not‑for‑profit salary sacrifice benefits available up to $15,899

Are you a Senior Registered Nurse looking for a role where compassion meets purpose? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our progressive, values‑driven aged care organisation on a full time or permanent part‑time (4 days a week) basis!

Reporting to the Clinical Care Lead, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care that genuinely improves lives.

In this role, you’ll hold portfolio responsibility for wounds and wound management, ensuring best practice approaches are maintained across the facility. Additional training and education will be provided in this area to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.

You will also provide clinical leadership cover during periods of leave, offering guidance and support to the team as needed. This will support long term career development opportunities into future leadership roles, and pathways for professional growth.

You’ll bring clinical expertise, leadership experience, strong ethical values, and a passion for excellence to every shift. Whether you're working independently or alongside others, your professionalism and strong moral values will shine through in everything you do.

What You’ll Do And Be Responsible For

Lead the wound care portfolio, ensuring best practice management and documentation.

Step onto the floor and assist with clinical workload as required (medications, documentation, resident assessments, family communication etc) demonstrating a hands‑on and supportive approach.

Support the clinical team by backfilling clinical leadership leave throughout the year (acting as a Clinical Care Coordinator during these periods).

Demonstrate leadership in maintaining infection control, manual handling and care provision principles at all times and educate staff on related policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Bachelor of Nursing with full AHPRA registration (no restrictions)

Post Graduate experience (preferred 3 years)

Up to date qualifications in First Aid and CPR

Demonstrated clinical assessment skills and strong wound management experience.

Ability to mentor and lead others

Comprehensive clinical knowledge of the ageing process & health and a working knowledge of relevant Aged Care legislation

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Excellent communication skills and a commitment to resident wellbeing

It would be helpful if you had (but is not essential to apply for the role)

Experience working in Aged Care

A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to apply)

St Basil’s offers

A competitive salary based on experience.

A friendly and inclusive culture, where the values of courtesy and kindness underpin everything that we do.

Salary packaging to maximise your take‑home pay.

Professional development opportunities.

A supportive and inclusive work environment.

How To Apply

If you’re an enthusiastic RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about aged care, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in wound management via the apply now link .

To find out more about us, visit our website www.stbasils.com.au

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