Job Description

Permanent Part-Time Relief Competitive Rates + Salary Packaging + Super Merriwa, WA Relief roles offer flexibility and variety, providing the opportunity to work across different shifts and support our teams where needed, while still enjoying the stability of permanent part-time employment. Pending availability, this role can offer between 20–40 hours per fortnight with option to pick up additional shifts.

Help lead the team at our Karri & Tuart Lodge and Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge in Merriwa. As a Registered Nurse with RAAFA, you will lead a team of professionals in delivering the high-quality care for which we are known, aligned with our values of Respect, Care and Honesty for both our residents and colleagues.

In addition to supervising and directing resident care, you will also contribute to the overall management of the facility in the absence of the Facility Manager or Clinical Care Coordinator.

Benefits To You

• Competitive Rates – RAAFA Continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities!
• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
• Penalty Rates – earn penalty rates on afternoon, night and weekend shifts!
• Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability!
• Career & Development Paths – RAAFA offers various ongoing career development opportunities, including transition to practice and grad programs through our industry partners!
• Employee Assistance Program – Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues!
• Employee Referral Program – earn bonuses for recommending friends!
• Long Service Recognition – Be celebrated by the entire organisation at 5 year service milestones!
• RAAFA Rewards – Discounted services including health insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership – Visit Perth Zoo for free!
• Aviation Heritage Museum – Free entry for RAAFA staff!
• Supportive culture – be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups!

About The Role

• Coordinate resident care, including assessment, case management, and care planning
• Deliver complex clinical care (e.g. wound management, medication administration, assessments, referrals)
• Monitor and respond to changes in residents’ conditions
• Liaise with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams regarding care needs and goals
• Perform specialised clinical tasks within RN scope of practice
• Lead, supervise and mentor care staff and Enrolled Nurses

About You

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Strong clinical knowledge and skills
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to aged care
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues

About Us With nearly 100 years of history, RAAFA is built on a proud foundation of care and support. Our core values of Respect, Care and Honesty—known as The RAAFA Way—guide everything we do.

We create vibrant, inclusive communities through our retirement living estates, residential aged care homes, and home care services. At RAAFA, we are passionate about people caring for people.

Our location Karri & Tuart Lodge A newly refurbished 110-bed residential aged care centre within RAAFA’s Merriwa Estate, offering permanent, respite and secure dementia care. Surrounded by landscaped gardens and modern facilities, it provides a peaceful and homely environment.

Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge Located in Cambrai Village, this 79-bed, two-storey facility offers stunning views of surrounding parklands and suburbs—making it a beautiful place to work.

Join our team and help enhance the lives of our residents every day.