Clinical Nurse - Murgon

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; South Burnett Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice

Career progression

Individually designed training

Supportive culture

Employee Assistance Program

Thrive wage access

Job summary

Southern Cross Care Queensland is seeking an experienced full-time Clinical Nurse to join our Castra Residential Aged Care Home in Murgon. You will supervise and support the care team and perform generalist nursing duties including medication management and resident assessments.

Working closely with the Clinical Manager, you will promote person-centred care, liaise with GPs, families and the multidisciplinary team, and mentor Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and care staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (minimum 3 years in Aged Care).
• Competence in medication management, clinical governance and assessment; thorough documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills.
• Understanding of regulatory standards, accreditation and continuous quality improvement in aged care.
• Accountable for clinical care provisions and able to mentor the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, coordination and support to the care team.
• Deliver a range of generalist nursing duties including medication management and resident assessments.
• Liaise with medical practitioners, family and MDT to ensure personalised care.
• Mentor Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Carers and Allied Health staff.
• Promote dignity, respect and compassionate care in all resident interactions.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Aged care experience

Leadership

Medication management

Clinical governance

Communication

Time management

Wound management

Palliative care (desirable)

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

We are seeking an experienced full-time Clinical Nurse to join our Care Team at our Castra Residential Aged Care Home in Murgon.

Based in the beautiful South Burnett Region of Southeast Queensland, Murgon is located one hour drive west of the thriving rural service center of Gympie. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the friendly township of Murgon provides a wonderful lifestyle opportunity for those who prefer country life whilst still providing easy access to amenities.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• Career progression opportunities available
• Ongoing individually designed training programs with support from highly skilled professionals
• Supportive purpose driven organisation with a great staff culture
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Financial support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)

About the role

Working in this permanent full-time role, as a senior nursing clinician you will provide supervision, coordination and support to the care team whilst providing a variety of generalist nursing duties, including medication management, assessment, coordination and case management for our residents.

Demonstrating expertise in contemporary clinical practice, you will share your knowledge of the highest standards in person centred care, empowering your team to deliver advanced clinical and holistic care to our residents. You will liaise with medical practitioners, family and other multi-disciplinary team members to ensure excellence in personalised care. Working closely with a supportive Clinical Manager, your role is pivotal in promoting a culture of service delivery that enhances the lifestyle experiences of residents.

You’ll champion a strong teamwork approach to resident’s care, providing mentorship and guidance to your team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled nurses, Personal Carers, Lifestyle Officers and Allied Health staff.

Most importantly, compassion and empathy accompany your clinical talent, alongside building relationships with our residents based on dignity and respect.

What will you bring to the role?

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Aged Care
• Demonstrated competence in the provision of contemporary nursing care including medication management, clinical governance and assessment, and relevant documentation
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills
• Understanding of all relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, professional standards and guidelines relevant to the Aged Care environment, Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of care minutes
• Proven track record in understanding and meeting the requirements of accreditation
• You will be confident and competent with being accountable for the clinical care provisions
• Proactive and energetic approach in managing your time effectively
• Approachable and self-assured communication styleDemonstrated high level skills in wound management, medication administration, continence and/or palliative care (desirable)

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program Known & Loved is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

Our Mission

Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.