Clinical RN Lead - Community Aged Care (Locum to Perm)

McArthur; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Superannuation

Autonomy and diverse caseload

Job summary

McArthur Aged Care Sunshine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as a Clinical Care Partner in the Sunshine region. This locum to permanent role provides clinical oversight and management for about 20 home care clients, combining hands-on nursing with leadership and mentoring.

You will lead care planning, assessments and interventions, while ensuring alignment with aged care quality standards.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (essential).
• Previous experience in community aged care (essential).
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience, with the ability to guide and support other team members.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and case management skills.
• Understanding of Home Care Packages and/or the Support at Home program.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence managing clients with complex clinical needs.
• Sound IT skills and experience using electronic care management systems.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake community-based client visits.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of approximately 20 community aged care clients with varying clinical needs.
• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing individualised care plans.
• Monitoring changes in clients' health and coordinating appropriate clinical interventions.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and mentoring to Care Partners and other team members.
• Supporting colleagues in managing clients with complex or changing health needs.
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, support workers and healthcare professionals.
• Providing hands-on clinical nursing support in the community when required.
• Ensuring clinical care aligns with aged care quality standards and best-practice principles.

Job description

McArthur Aged Care Sunshine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as a Clinical Care Partner in the Sunshine region. This locum to permanent role provides clinical oversight and management for about 20 home care clients, combining hands-on nursing with leadership and mentoring.

You will lead care planning, assessments and interventions, while ensuring alignment with aged care quality standards.