Clinical Nurse - Aged Care

Good Shepherd Lodge; Mackay Regional; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above Award rates

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Social Club

Wellness partner

Recognition program

Résumé du poste

Good Shepherd Lodge is seeking a Registered Nurse ready to progress to a full-time Clinical Nurse role in East Mackay or Beaconsfield Gardens. The role emphasises clinical leadership, governance, and high-quality, resident-centered care in line with standards.

You will work with the Clinical Manager and multidisciplinary teams to drive excellence and continuous improvement, while mentoring staff and supporting a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing completed.
• Residential aged care experience.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and governance requirements.
• Proven leadership and ability to support teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and care teams.
• Oversee care delivery, documentation, and governance compliance.
• Support assessment, care planning, and evaluation of resident care.
• Lead clinical audits, incident management and quality improvement.
• Mentor and develop staff; promote a respectful workplace culture.

Connaissances

AHPRA RN

Aged care experience

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

Formation

Bachelor of Nursing

Description du poste

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurses who are interested in progressing into a full-time Clinical Nurse role at Good Shepherd Lodge in East Mackay or Kerrisdale Gardens in Beaconsfield.

This opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses who demonstrate strong clinical leadership capability and are committed to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards. This role works Monday to Friday, day shift only.

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse provides clinical leadership and oversight across the facility, supporting best practice care delivery, mentoring nursing and care staff, and ensuring clinical governance, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role works collaboratively with the Clinical Manager, Facility Manager and multidisciplinary teams to promote excellence in care outcomes and resident wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expert guidance to nursing and care teams
• Oversee clinical care delivery, documentation, and compliance with legislative and accreditation requirements
• Support assessment, care planning, and evaluation of resident care
• Lead and participate in clinical audits, incident management, and quality improvement initiatives
• Mentor, coach, and support staff development and capability
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and professional workplace culture in accordance with our values

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing completed
• Demonstrated experience in residential aged care
• Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance requirements
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to support and influence teams
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical assessment skills
• A commitment to resident dignity, choice, and person-centred care
• Further studies in Gerontology are advantageous

What we offer:

• Above Award rates supported by our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take home salary and novated leasing options available
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club
• Sonder - Employee health, wellness and safety partner
• Reward and Recognition program