Clinical Nurse - Aged Care At Home

We have a permanent full-time opportunity available for a Clinical Nurse supporting our clients within the Gold Coast region.

Your Role

As a Clinical Nurse you’ll be looking after the most important people in our organisation – our clients. You will provide advanced, evidence-based care within the community, applying specialist clinical knowledge to support complex care needs and improve client outcomes. You will also provide leadership, coordination and support to nursing and care teams while promoting a holistic, client-centred approach. Your tasks will include:

• Initial assessment of client needs and development, coordination and ongoing evaluation of care plans in consultation with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Delivering holistic, client-centred care that respects individual needs, rights and lifestyle choices within the home environment
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to Registered Nurses and care staff within the team
• Monitoring, evaluating and documenting client progress while ensuring compliance with professional, legal and organisational standards
• Administering and reviewing medications, treatments and clinical interventions including wound care, chronic disease management and palliative care
• Coordinating comprehensive care including early intervention, health promotion, referral and case management activities
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including allied health professionals and community partners, to support optimal client outcomes
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation and contributing to continuous quality improvement and clinical program development initiatives

Your Attributes

We are looking for an experienced clinical nurse who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our clients.  You will bring:

• A caring, supportive and person-centred approach.
• Strong clinical judgement and the confidence to provide leadership and direction in complex clinical situations.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to lead, mentor and positively influence others.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and operational teams.
• A commitment to clinical excellence, client safety and continuous quality improvement.
• A strong understanding of contemporary community aged care practice.
• The ability to balance clinical risk and professional accountability with client choice, independence, dignity and quality of life.

How You’ll Benefit

You’ll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• 5 weeks annual leave as standard + leave loading
• Optional not-for-profit salary packaging, meal entertainment cards and novated leases
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated advanced nursing experience within aged care and/or community care.
• Demonstrated experience in a clinical leadership, senior nursing or equivalent role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and managing complex and high-risk clinical presentations.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, incident management, risk management and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision, professional guidance, coaching and development to nursing staff.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Experience in community aged care is highly desirable.
• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with the ability to confidently use client management and clinical systems.

We’re hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.