Clinical Nurse

About Anglicare:

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, Anglicare Southern Queensland is a not-for-profit health and community service provider committed to supporting the diverse communities of Queensland.

About the role:

This opportunity is a full-time permanent role in our Kirami Residential Aged Care Facility in Hervey Bay.

The overall purpose of the Clinical Nurse is to coordinate the day-to-day clinical activities of care staff to enable the provision of high quality nursing care for aged care residents. The Clinical Nurse is also responsible for supporting the Facility Manager or Care Coordinator (if relevant to facility structure) to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of individualised quality nursing care. This role works closely with staff with responsibility for the education activities and staff for Aged Care Funding documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision to all care staff in relation to clinical activities.
• Undertake direct care of residents.
• Act in an advisory and educational capacity in relation to all aspects of clinical resident care.
• Assess, review and mentor enrolled nurses in the area of wound care.
• Oversee the administration of medications in accordance with the resident's care plan.
• Oversee correct protocols for infection control throughout the facility.
• Supervise transfers to hospital, including liaison with medical providers and allied health professionals. Participate in quarterly advisory meeting with doctor and pharmacist.
• Ensure quality care in line with professional and ethical nursing practice is provided to residents, and ensure Duty of Care is exercised.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a physical and psycho-social environment that promotes safety, security, and optimal health for residents to ensure quality of life and a safe, homelike and attractive environment.
• Implement current research and evidence-based practice to contribute to the development of improved standards of care.
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement and accreditation activities.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in the coordination and clinical evaluation of aged care residents.
• Working knowledge of accreditation standards and Aged Care Funding Tools.
• Ability to provide team leadership and supervision to a multi-disciplinary team to achieve excellence in delivery and management of resident care
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports and care plans and to develop productive and cooperative relationships at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate education programs for staff.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating quality care systems and improvement.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements of residential aged care including the Aged Care Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations and requirements.
• High level of computer literacy (Word and Outlook).
• Previous experience with working with a budget and operational activity

Key Requirements:

• Current National Police Certificate
• Current Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Degree in Nursing
• Post graduate qualification in a related field, e.g. Gerontology or Mental Health (preferred)
• Current registration with AHPRA and evidence of recent practice
• Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays and be available for on-call as required

Why Join Anglicare?

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Application process:

Please apply online and attach a copy of your current resume.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.