Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

Southern Cross Benefits!

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

Referral Bonus Program

The Role

We are currently seeking a lovely Registered Nurse to join us and cover maternity leave for one of our team from 1st September 2025 to 23rd April 2026. We are offering 44 hours per fortnight. We are open to offering accommodation and cover relocation costs.

Your role will incorporate:

Complete holistic assessments

Develop appropriate care plans

Evaluate and make clinical decisions

Guide our care staff

Improve the quality of life of our Residents

Requirements

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and demonstrated Aged Care/Hospital experience in age care, health, or mental health

Availability to work a rotating roster which includes morning, afternoon and night duties

Ability to communicate effectively and patiently with a range of residents with a variety of health issues

A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with older people

Understanding of ANACC, including charting, assessments, documentation and funding submissions

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace.