Night-Shift Part-Time RN: Lead Aged Care

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Australia; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is seeking a Registered Nurse for permanent part-time night shifts to lead person-centred care in our Residential Aged Care team. You will assess residents, plan care, manage medications and document clinical reviews with the team.

The successful candidate must hold current AHPRA registration, bring strong clinical nursing experience and leadership; knowledge of dementia, palliative and wound care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience and sound understanding of contemporary nursing practice
• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning and clinical reviews using a biopsychosocial model of care
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, coach and support Personal Carers, Assistants in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong clinical decision-making, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to changing resident needs
• Commitment to person-centred care, continuous improvement and quality outcomes
• Knowledge of aged care standards, legislation and accreditation requirements
• Alignment with Wesley Mission Queensland's vision, mission and values
• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Knowledge of dementia care, palliative care, wound management, infection prevention and pain management
• Experience leading teams within an aged care environment
• Current Driver's Licence
• Additional qualifications or training relevant to aged care nursing

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in Residential Aged Care
• Oversee clinical outcomes and support care staff
• Conduct clinical assessments, care planning and reviews
• Manage medications and documentation
• Provide team leadership and mentorship
• Maintain a safe, compassionate environment for residents and families

Skills

AHPRA registered nurse

Biopsychosocial care

Clinical leadership

Care planning

Medication management

Communication skills

Team support

Resident relations

Organisational skills

Person-centred care

Dementia care

Infection prevention

Wound management

Palliative care

Driver's Licence

Job description

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is seeking a Registered Nurse for permanent part-time night shifts to lead person-centred care in our Residential Aged Care team. You will assess residents, plan care, manage medications and document clinical reviews with the team.

The successful candidate must hold current AHPRA registration, bring strong clinical nursing experience and leadership; knowledge of dementia, palliative and wound care is preferred.