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Registered Nurse - Bendigo

Bendigo, Australia

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Posted 19/12/2025 Job Number 37326 Work type Permanent - Full Time Posting End Date 20/01/2026

Ready for a new nursing adventure? 

Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Bendigo.  
As Australia's largest regional aged care and dementia provider, we continue to be part of communities driven by vision, passion and hard work. We make life better for thousands. That includes yours. You make a difference to our residents and their families, and we want to make sure you’re absolutely supported to do just that. 

Embrace Bendigo, Victoria – a vibrant regional city brimming with culture, history, and contemporary charm. Enjoy a thriving arts and cultural scene, with art galleries, theaters, and live performances to ignite your passion for creativity. Experience a diverse culinary landscape, with an array of restaurants, cafes, and local markets offering a delightful journey for your taste buds within a friendly and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and warmly welcomes newcomers. 
To learn more about our beautiful care home visit: Bupa Bendigo | Aged Care & Nursing Home Bendigo

The heart of the role  
At Bupa Aged Care, our nurses have a voice and are empowered to contribute to improvements that better support our residents to live longer, healthier and happier lives. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and you’ll be playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of best-quality outcomes for much loved and valued residents. You’ll enjoy the variety, autonomy and satisfying rewards that only a career with Bupa Aged Care can provide. 
Hourly rates range between $39.89 - $53.67 depending on level of experience. 

The Benefits 
- Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5.500*
- 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
- VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you. 
- Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows. 
- Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence 
- Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support 
- Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it  
What will you bring? 
- A passion and energy for world class care 
- AHPRA registration as a Div 1 Registered Nurse – Essential 
- Ability to work as part of a tight-knit team and delegate effectively 
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
- A strong understanding of Resident Rights, and Aged Care Accreditation Standards and their Outcomes 

Just starting your career?  
Are you a registered nurse with less than 12 months experience? You’ll have the opportunity to participate in Bupa’s Graduate Program, designed to consolidate your clinical skills and leadership capability in a structured, supportive and caring environment, whilst we provide you with mentorship and exposure to the many rewarding facets of a nursing career in aged care. Learn more about the program at https://careers.bupa.com.au/GraduateRNprogram

Be at the Heart of It – your new team is ready to welcome you!    
Just so you know, everyone will be required to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process.  

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply 

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