Clinical Nurse Leader - Aged Care (Part-Time)

Palm Lake Resort Pty; Bargara; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekend/overtime penalties

Paid AHPRA registration fee

Work-life balance with varied shifts

Training & Development—on-the-job and

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Palm Lake Care Bargara is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our clinical leadership team on a part-time basis. You’ll work closely with the Clinical Manager to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are delivered daily.

You will lead and mentor nursing staff, oversee resident assessments and care planning, and support audits and quality improvement initiatives. A current APHRA registration and police check are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current APHRA registration.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a senior nursing role within Residential Aged Care.
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Gerontology Certificate / Diploma or willingness to undertake same.
• Excellent clinical assessment, leadership and mentoring skills.
• Current National Police Check and valid C-Class Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the day to day 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 line with Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Managing and reviewing complex wound care and coordinating allied health referrals.
• Supporting audits, quality improvements and compliance activities with the Clinical Manager.
• Promoting infection control and clinical governance.
• Assisting with staff education, onboarding and performance support.
• Ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Code of Conduct, Aged Care Quality Standards and Charter of Rights.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing expertise

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

APHRA registration

Gerontology certificate/diploma

Job description

Palm Lake Care Bargara is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our clinical leadership team on a part-time basis. You’ll work closely with the Clinical Manager to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are delivered daily.

You will lead and mentor nursing staff, oversee resident assessments and care planning, and support audits and quality improvement initiatives. A current APHRA registration and police check are essential.