With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. To meet the demands of our business, we are seeking experienced aged care Enrolled Nurses to work at our The Cove site.

About the Role:
As an Enrolled Nurse at The Cove, you’ll be a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, working alongside registered nurses, allied health professionals, hotel services, and site administration staff. Together, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care that promotes choice, independence, and a fulfilling quality of life for our residents.

About The Cove:
Located in a peaceful setting, The Cove features 131 private rooms across seven thoughtfully designed houses. We provide exceptional care tailored to a variety of needs, including advanced dementia and high-level support requirements.

What We Offer:

• Casual shifts to cover urgent sick leave and planned staff absences
• Flexibility to work on short notice
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to residents' wellbeing

We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled Nurses available for AM and PM shifts
• Weekday and weekend availability
• Reliable, compassionate professionals who thrive in a team environment

If you’re passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a supportive, person-centred care setting, we’d love to hear from you!

About you:

About You – What You’ll Bring to the Team
You’re a compassionate and skilled Enrolled Nurse who takes pride in delivering safe, respectful, and person-centred care. You understand the importance of upholding each client’s dignity and personal values in every aspect of your work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting daily living needs such as hygiene, grooming, continence care, nutrition, hydration, and mobility
• Administering medications and providing clinical care including wound management
• Offering companionship and encouraging meaningful social engagement

You’ll also take ownership of specialised clinical portfolios, which may include:

• Continence and nutrition/weight management
• Wound care and falls prevention
• Managing behaviours of concern and pain relief
• Medication safety and infection control

Your experience, empathy, and attention to detail will help ensure our residents receive the highest standard of care in a warm and supportive environment.

To be successful you will possess the following attributes:

• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Deliver a strong clinical care service.
• 2 years of aged care experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

 If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:

• The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home.
• Career development, and professional development opportunities, as well as 5 days of professional development leave each year
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers 
• Private Health benefits and discounts 

About Brightwater

Brightwater has over 100 years of care experience. We are experts in our field, and as one of the country’s largest care providers, we have the resources to innovate, adapt and empower our clients and staff. Our team members use their Brightwater Spirit to enable our clients to pursue the dignity of independence – the Brightwater Mission.

If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Applications can be made at any time and we will prioritise those looking for work immediately. 

At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

Brightwater. We see what others don’t.