Clinical Nurse Leader

The Role 

Reporting to our Care Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a consistently high quality of care is provided to our residents, to facilitate and support their continued enjoyment of life within their level of capability.  

Key accountabilities include: 

• Completing the initial assessment and care planning; and the ongoing management and evaluation of resident’s individual care needs within the scope of practice. 

• Implementing the nursing care plan as assessed for each resident by the health care team and the resident / representative. 

• Liaising with visiting medical officers and other health professionals and residents / relatives in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the resident’s care needs. 

• Delivering to residents a holistic concept of care using the resident’s care plan, utilising the ‘Person Centred Care’ approach. 

• Supervising, managing and monitoring the standard of care delivered to the residents, ensuring that the care is individualised and person-centred according to resident’s individualised care needs. 

• Assessing and planning residents’ care needs on an on-going basis and updating documentation as per protocol. 

To be successful, you will have 

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, in aged care is desirable 

• Relevant qualifications and AHPRA registration 

• Registered Nurse experience 

• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc) 

• Complete a police check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement  

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and all levels of staff 

• Strong passion for working with the elderly and dedication to professional growth