Registered Nurse - Home Care

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our clients, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About the Role

Working in home care is more than just a job — it’s the chance to make a real difference in someone’s everyday life. At Respect, our Independence at Home services help older Australians remain safe, comfortable, and connected in the place they value most — their own home. From assisting with daily living and social engagement to supporting clinical and nursing care, every interaction matters. Join a compassionate, reliable team where your work truly impacts lives and every day feels purposeful.

Make a real impact by helping people live safely and independently in their own homes.

As a Registered Nurse – Home Care, you will provide high-quality, person-centred clinical care to participants across South East Tasmania, supporting local communities while enjoying a rewarding and autonomous role. This position requires flexibility to travel as needed to meet participants' needs.

Offering a high level of autonomy and variety, this role provides the opportunity to build strong, meaningful relationships with participants and their support networks while delivering care that makes a genuine difference.

This is a casual position with the potential to transition to part-time for the right candidate. The successful applicant must be available to provide support to participants across Bruny Island, Kettering, Snug, Oyster Cove and Margate.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering holistic, culturally responsive care and maintaining safe, evidence-based practice. You will be supported by a collaborative team environment and a strong clinical governance framework, enabling you to provide exceptional care and achieve positive outcomes for participants.

No two days are the same! As Registered Nurse – Home Care you will:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop, implement, and review individualised care plans in collaboration with participants and the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver a range of complex nursing care in the home, including wound care, medication management, chronic disease management, and end-of-life support.
• Monitor participant health, respond to changes, and escalate clinical concerns in line with governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Care Partners, allied health, GPs, and external providers to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
• Provide education and support to participants, families, and support workers, promoting safety, independence, and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation, and quality and safety requirements.

About You

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

Essential:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with no restrictions.
• Minimum two years post-registration clinical experience, ideally in aged care, community nursing, or home care.
• Competence in clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of complex nursing care in community settings.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards, relevant legislation, clinical governance, risk management, and incident reporting.
• Current driver’s licence, First Aid/CPR certification, and ability to travel to participants’ homes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.

Desirable:

• Experience with home care frameworks (Home Care Packages, CHSP, Support at Home) and supporting participants with complex clinical needs, including dementia.
• Familiarity with electronic clinical systems and participation in quality improvement or clinical governance activities.
• Postgraduate or specialist training in aged care, wound care, chronic disease management, or palliative care.

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values you, we would love to hear from you. Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, any late applications may result in exclusion from the process. To be considered please apply now!