Clinical Nurse

Palm Lake Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Lake Care Toowoomba is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the clinical leadership team on a permanent part-time weekend roster. You will work closely with the Clinical Manager to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are delivered daily.

Join a supportive, collaborative team focused on innovation, communication, and compassionate care for residents and families. Weekend availability and confident independent work are essential, with team support when needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Experience in aged care or clinical leadership is preferred.
• Ability to work weekends independently with team support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily delivery of high-quality clinical care under Clinical Manager guidance.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and documentation per Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Coordinate wound care and referrals to allied health services.
• Support audits, quality improvement, and infection control initiatives.
• Assist with staff education and onboarding.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Weekend shift

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Are you an experienced Clinical Nurse ready to take the next step in your career?

About Us

At Palm Lake Care, care isn't just what we do it's who we are. As a proud, family-owned organisation, we've built our reputation on values that put people first. Across our seven premium aged care communities, we provide personalised residential, respite, and palliative care in vibrant, welcoming environments where every resident feels truly valued.

Our team is united by a simple promise, I will make a difference for you, right now. That belief drives us to go the extra mile because the little things often matter most. Here, respect is at the heart of every interaction with residents, families, and each other because how we treat people conveys everything about us as a company and you as an individual.

Our Palm Lake Promise to you is that here, you will make a difference.

Palm Lake Care Toowoomba is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse to join our clinical leadership team on a Permanent Part Time basis. You'll work closely with the Clinical Manager to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are delivered every day.

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values innovation, communication, and compassion in every aspect of care.

This role is suitable for an experienced Clinical Nurse this is confident working independently on weekends with the support of the team that is alwasy just a phone call away.

This permanant part time position is for a weekend roster of:

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the day today delivery of high-quality clinical care under the guidance of the Clinical Manager
• Providing clinical leadership and mentoring to Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants
• Overseeing resident assessments, care planning, and documentation in accordance with Aged Care Quality Standards
• Managing and reviewing complex wound care and coordinating allied health referrals
• Supporting the Clinical Manager in audits, quality improvement programs, and compliance activities
• Promoting excellence in infection control and clinical governance
• Assisting with staff education, onboarding, and performance support