New Graduate Program – Registered Nurse in Aged Care

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of older Australian's? Do you possess the skills and dedication to provide exceptional care to our valued residents? If so, we invite you to Transition to Practice and join our team as a New Grad Registered Nurse.

At Adventist Senior Living, we prioritise the well-being and happiness of our residents above all else. We see it as a privilege to serve and support older people at our Avondale Care residential facilities located at Cooranbong, New South Wales.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people, whilst being valued for your unique skills and contributions.

Adventist Senior Living provides and delivers the following aged care services:-

· Independent Living – Located in Cooranbong, Alstonville, Jewells, Sugar Valley, Tweed Heads and Wyee Point

· Home Care – Providing care for our communities within their own homes

· Residential Care – Avondale House 123 beds, Alton Lodge 42 beds, Alstonville 51 beds

The new graduate program will be facilitated at our Residential Care at Avondale House and Alton Lodge. The pay rate we are offering is $43.91 per hour. Our mission is Serving People and we are looking for dedicated and committed individuals who thrive in an environment where:-

· We show up for every moment

· We all lead. We all serve

· We treat others as we would like to be treated

· We lean in and on

· We are open and honest

Participants in the program have the opportunity to commence their career delivering clinical excellence and innovation in patient-centred care. The New Graduate Program will expose you to not only Aged Care but a range of specialised services as well.

Our timeline for Recruitment:

· September 24th 2025 Applications close

· October 6th – 10th 2025 Interviews

· October 20th – 24th 2025 Applicants advised of outcome

· October 27th 2025 Onboarding process for successful candidates

· February 2026 Commencement of the New Graduate Program

Your application must contain and provide evidence of:

Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Having completed a Diploma of Nursing OR a Bachelor of Nursing by December 2025

Show a commitment to value-based health care

Essential Selection Criteria:

Registered Nurse – AHPRA Registration, upon commencement

Demonstrate your understanding of what empathy means to you and how your practice will align with the 5 Values of our organisation.

NDIS Workers Screen, or willing to get

Why join Adventist Senior Living?

Aged care is never just a job. It can’t be! Working in aged care is challenging but rewarding. You will discover numerous benefits supporting your well-being and career growth.

Among the benefits of joining Adventist Senior Living team, you also receive:-

Smart Salary Packaging and Meal Entertainment Card

Education discounts – up to 30% off school fees at an Adventist School

Family friendly - Paid parental leave

Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Programme

Take the next step in your career with Adventist Senior Living. Send your resume and a brief cover letter. Applications reviewed upon receipt.

For all enquiries, please email [email protected]

Employment with Adventist Senior Living is subject to a satisfactory medical assessment, vaccination history and background checks, including reference checks and NDIS working with vulnerable people checks.

Our mission is to serve and provide person-centred care and support based on Christian principles. Does that mean we only welcome people of Christian faith? Absolutely not. We value the uniqueness of every person, and are proud to employ, serve and learn from people from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.