Clinical Nurse

Blue Care; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Travel reimbursements

Employee discounts

Parental leave 12 weeks

Partner leave 2 weeks

Job summary

BlueCare seeks a Clinical Nurse to join the Community Services team in Morayfield. The role focuses on leading the frontline clinical team, developing and monitoring care plans, and promoting the independence and quality of life of clients in the community.

You will assess residents, provide guidance, and support staff orientation and ongoing development in a fixed-term, full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration - Essential.
• Extensive general nursing experience in community/aged care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor and review care plans.
• Review client care and promote independence and quality of life.
• Lead and mentor frontline clinical staff and support ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Assessment skills

Care planning

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

AHPRA registration

Job description

BlueCare | Clinical Nurse | Community | MorayfieldLocation: Caboolture & Surrounding AreasEmployment Status: 6 month Fixed Term Full TimeRemuneration: $59.43 - $60.70 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay) + Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM's) + Employee discountsClassification: QRN2.1 - QRN2.3 - determined by demonstrated clinical hours and experienceMake a Difference Every Day as a Clinical Nurse in Community Services.BlueCare has embarked on an exciting transformation to strengthen the provision of quality nursing care in the community setting. Being part of our clinical nursing team within our neighbourhood structure, you will have a dedicated focus on providing nursing care and leadership, support and guidance to other care staff in the provision of quality care that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community.Your part in our Clinical TeamAs our Clinical Nurse, you will be allocated a client portfolio and have the opportunity to lead and inspire the frontline clinical team through the provision of guidance and mentorship. The role will hone into your effective decision making and clinical experience where you will provide exceptional care whilst responding to clinical nursing issues and concerns.With our clients’ wellbeing always in mind, you’ll review client care and care plans promoting independence & quality of life, making a real difference to the quality of care we deliver. This includes:Development, implementation, monitoring and review of care plansComprehensive and accurate assessment of residentsAssisting with the orientation of new staff and ongoing professional developmentSupport in ensuring the service meets all accreditation standardsWhat makes a difference for usYou will be an experienced clinician, with considerable experience within an acute or aged care environment. You’ll be an advocate for person-centred care, leading by example through exceptional communication and customer service.You’ll present with:Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualificationCurrent AHPRA registration- EssentialExtensive general nursing experience and demonstrated skills reflective of clinical experienceCurrent Australian Driver’s Licence (Green Provisional Minimum) - EssentialRoadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work- EssentialAbility to liaise with the care team and to provide co-ordinated careConfidence to manage conflict, pressures and competing prioritiesExperience working in a multidisciplinary team with ability to provide leadership, support and mentorship to other team membersPrevious community nursing experience and knowledge in community funding is highly desirableEmployee Benefits:Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be tooJoining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurAbide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [e-mail] workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.