Graduate Registered Nurse

Graduate Registered Nurse – or RN Returning to Practice? Start Your Next Chapter with Eldercare

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. 

As one of South Australia’s leading not‑for‑profit aged care providers, we are dedicated to supporting older South Australians through compassionate, person‑centred care. We foster an inclusive, values‑driven workplace where every team member is respected, supported, and empowered to grow.

By joining Eldercare, you will become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we support both early‑career nurses and experienced RNs who are re‑entering the workforce and looking to rebuild capability in a safe, supportive environment.

About the Role

Whether you are a recent graduate or an RN returning to practice, or seeking structured support to rebuild confidence you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in an Aged Care Transition to Practice Program with ANMEC
• Access structured clinical support, mentoring, and guided re‑orientation to practice
• Work within a supportive multi‑disciplinary team
• Provide direct, person‑centred care to residents
• Collaborate with peers and colleagues across the organisation
• Build your clinical capability through supervision, coaching, and a comprehensive training program
• Deliver evidence‑based nursing care
• Support residents to achieve their individual health and wellbeing goals

You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, individualised nursing care, including managing complex care needs such as wound care and pain management. You will also provide supervision and guidance to care staff to ensure excellence in service delivery and resident experience.

Why Choose Eldercare? 

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community 
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Join a team that feels more like family 
• Have the chance to make a difference in the lives of others
• Work with a progressive leading aged care provider
• Benefit from best practice learning and development opportunities
• Join a high performing culture that values diversity

Ready to Join Us? 

To view our Job & Person Specification for this role, please click here. 

To learn more about the opportunity, please contact Charu Bhatia, Recruitment Consultant at Charu.Bhatia@eldercare.net.au

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19. 

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected. 

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of genderbased violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. 

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.