Geriatric Outreach Nurse (RN) - Flexible Hours

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the Geriatric Outreach Service, delivering specialist geriatric care to residents in aged care homes across Southern Adelaide. The role focuses on person-centred care, coordinating clinical assessments and supporting families and staff with education and guidance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying your nursing expertise to prevent unnecessary hospital presentations and promote quality of life for

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and management of older people with complex health needs including BPSD.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care to residents in Residential Aged Care Homes across Southern Adelaide.
• Perform clinical assessments, care coordination and support to residents and families.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to promote wellbeing and independence.
• Contribute to service improvement and education within the Geriatric Outreach Service.

Skills

Geriatric care

BPSD management

Communication

Clinical judgement

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the Geriatric Outreach Service, delivering specialist geriatric care to residents in aged care homes across Southern Adelaide. The role focuses on person-centred care, coordinating clinical assessments and supporting families and staff with education and guidance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying your nursing expertise to prevent unnecessary hospital presentations and promote quality of life for