Are you our next valued employee?

St Carthage’s Community Care has been supporting people in the Northern Rivers for more than 30 years, supporting older people, people with disabilities and their carers. We are a values-driven, for-purpose organisation committed to helping people live independently, stay connected, and enjoy a life of dignity and inclusion. Together with the Cathedral Parish, our work is grounded in the values and ethos of the Catholic Church.

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse with St Carthage's Community Care, you will provide high quality nursing and care services that support our clients to remain living at home.

You’ll develop genuine connections with our clients and their families and assist those clients to optimise their health and wellbeing and support their independence.

A typical day can include:

Providing support to clients including clinical care and assessment.

Providing support, direction, orientation and education to RN1’s, EN’s, student nurses and student EN

Working alongside our clients, their family and Support Planners to set individual goals that are realistic and achievable

Conducting post hospital clinical assessment

Conducting initial clinical Assessment for new clients entering community services as well as Annual reviews

Conducting post client incident reviews

Supporting clients by providing clinical support and wound care

Attending Allied Health meetings

Attending to clinical needs or referrals to Allied Health in conjunction with Support Planners

Liaising with tertiary and primary health professionals

The position is based in the community, working in the Far North Coast Region of NSW. You would operate from our Goonellabah office and need to be prepared to travel across the Northern Rivers to support our clients.

You will be supported by a nurturing team of Support Planners and Lead Community Care Workers.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Registered Nursing qualifications with current AHPRA registration

2 years clinical care experience in the Aged Care sector or transferable skills

A caring nature with demonstrated tolerance, patience and empathy with older people

Strong organisational/time management skills with an ability to adapt to changing demands and to work under pressure

Team working skills plus an ability to work independently

A current NSW Drivers Licence

Sound written and verbal communication skills and computer skills

Assessment and report writing skills

Why join us?
At St Carthage’s, your expertise will directly support a mission that strengthens lives and communities. You’ll enjoy:

Work-life balance supported by flexible working arrangements.

A positive team culture where compassion, accountability, inclusion, and courage guide everything we do.

The satisfaction of knowing your nursing skills contribute to services that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Ready to apply?
Apply now! We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to submit your CV and cover letter. For direct enquiries about the role, please contact Karla Orth, Manager – People & Culture, on 0492 841 287. All applications will close latest by 6th of October 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Please note this position requires a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia (Australian citizen or permanent resident) to be eligible.

To find out more about St Carthages Community Care, visit our website at https://stccc.org.au/.