Melaleuca is a medium-sized (48 bed), high care facility, who provide quality care for the elderly people from Devonport and the surrounding areas. Melaleuca is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organisation managed by professional staff under the direction of a Board of Management, whose members serve in a voluntary capacity. Melaleuca, which emerged from a strong community commitment, has a vision to the future to keep abreast of modern technology and new caring techniques in order to maintain the highest levels of accommodation and care for our residents. We are proud of our "family" oriented facility that is small enough for staff to know all of our residents and families but large enough to provide a safe happy environment for the care, safety and well-being of our residents.

Our Mission: Working as a dedicated team to provide optimum care, consideration and dignity (for our Residents and Families) in a safe, and happy environment.

Our Facilities Check the Gallery for a few images of the facilities here at Melaleuca. For more specific details, please contact us on the telephone number or email provided on the Contact Us page.

Registered Nurse

Melaleuca Home for the Aged is a small community based not for profit residential home facility with 48 beds. We are currently seeking a professional Registered Nurse to provide high levels of leadership and standards of residential care. 

As a Registered Nurse, you will manage a care team to ensure the highest quality of resident support and will take the lead in:

• Acting as a key support to residents and their families
• Preparation of high-quality care plans and assessments
• Maintaining quality care documentation

Responsible delivery of medication​

If you are a RN currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, possess knowledge of Commonwealth requirements including ACFI (soon to be AN-ACC), Standards and Legislation and are committed to providing quality aged care services to our residents then we would love to hear from you.

Position is working permanent part time, with a mix of day and night shifts.

Applications close Noon on the 6th of July 2022.