Registered Nurse

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

• Casual role: must have availability to work night shifts, mixture of morning, afternoon and night shifts available
• Generous Salary & NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package up to $15k 
• Work in a unique, supportive environment that truly values your skills and commitment.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and education opportunities.

Your Role

Vinnies are seeking a skilled & compassionate Registered Nurse to provide exceptional, coordinated care to residents in our aged care facility (Frederic House) , who are facing alcohol and drug dependence, mental health challenges, or homelessness.. If you’re ready for an impactful role where no two days are the same, this is the opportunity for you!

Your Responsibility

• Collaborate with a dedicated team to assess and support residential clients in a warm, inclusive environment.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care to clients with complex needs.
• Provide clinical health care services with a focus on mental health, substance dependence, and homelessness.
• Monitor client health progress, maintain detailed records, and ensure continuity of care.
• Manage challenging behaviors and mental health conditions while promoting a positive, safe environment.
• Manage medications, ensure care plans are in place, and work directly with prescribing doctors, chemists, and healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with external health services for comprehensive client support and smooth transitions into community healthcare.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest in risk management, safety, and aged care standards

You Will Need

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge, especially related to age-related health issues.
• Understanding of continuous quality improvement.
• Awareness of issues related to homelessness, alcohol, drug dependence, and mental health.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective workload management and prioritization based on resident needs.
• Professional relationships with residents, families, and representatives.
• Commitment to confidentiality and respecting resident values and preferences.
• Willingness to seek and apply new nursing knowledge.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills and experience using health information systems.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please email careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.