Clinical Nurse | Brightwater Inglewood

Lead with purpose, inspire confidence, and make a meaningful difference every day.

For more than 120 years, Brightwater has been a trusted leader in care. As one of Australia’s largest and most progressive providers, we support our clients and our people through compassion, clinical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a confident and experienced nurse leader to join our team as a Clinical Nurse at Brightwater Inglewood, residential aged care site.

This part-time role offers 67.5 hours per fortnight, with the following roster:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Located within Brightwater Central — our vibrant community campus and home to the Brightwater Research Centre and head office — Brightwater Inglewood is surrounded by landscaped gardens, open parklands, and a nearby golf course. The site offers a warm, contemporary home for 128 residents across eight thoughtfully designed houses over two levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee evidence‑based, individualised nursing care, ensuring resident safety, dignity and wellbeing
• Provide clinical leadership, education and problem‑solving support to nursing, care and allied health teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex clinical situations
• Support and contribute to care planning, assessment, evaluation and documentation
• Ensure compliance with legislation, professional standards, mandatory reporting and Brightwater policies
• Actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and act as a change agent onsite
• Support recruitment, onboarding, development and performance of staff
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and culturally safe environment for clients, families and staff
• Act as a role model, demonstrating Brightwater’s values and fostering a safe workplace

About You

You are a capable and compassionate clinician with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care. You bring a collaborative mindset, sound clinical judgement, and a passion for continuous improvement in aged care.

• Current Ahpra registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated experience in aged care and/or a complex clinical environment
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and support teams
• Excellent communication, documentation and time‑management skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to person‑centred care
• A passion for enhancing the lives and independence of older people

Why Join Brightwater

• Work for a values‑driven, not‑for‑profit organisation
• Supportive leadership and strong clinical governance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and salary packaging benefits
• A workplace culture that genuinely lives its values

Apply

We will commence shortlisting immediately, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zorica, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0417 520 285.

At Brightwater, our spirit is at the heart of everything we do: Caring, Authentic, Progressive and Courageous.