Clinical Nurse Specialist - Warabrook

BaptistCare; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Newcastle is seeking a part-time Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide clinical support and mentoring in an Aged Care Home. This role includes responsibilities in clinical assessments, care plan development, and leadership to ensure high-quality care. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience and postgraduate qualifications in aged care, with opportunities for specialization and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Tax-free salary packaging up to $18550

Discounted gym memberships

Study assistance up to $3000 per year

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years of experience.
• Clinical leadership in an Aged Care setting.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of adult learning principles.
• One year experience working in the area of the post graduate qualification or aged care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level clinical support and assessment for residents.
• Lead inspire and educate care professionals to improve clinical care.
• Develop and implement care plans in consultation with the clinical team.

Skills

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

ICU Experience

Critical Care Experience

Medication Administration

Home Care

Nursing

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in a specialized clinical area related to aged care

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist fixed term PPT Warabrook

Join our industry leading Not for Profit Organisation!

• Fixed term Permanent Part-time Opportunity - 3 days per week
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional hours can be considered for Registered Nurse shifts

About the Role

As the Clinical Nurse Specialist you will be responsible for providing high-level clinical support and assessment for residents while also providing clinical leadership support and mentoring for Registered Nurses in the Aged Care Home. You will use your clinical expertise leadership and clear communication skills to assist with the provision of high-quality clinical care.

With a strong understanding of quality clinical care you will lead inspire and educate care professionals to promote continual improvement of clinical care in the Aged Care Home. This role offers the opportunity to specialize in a clinical area such as palliative and dementia care while also providing a high level of general clinical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support :

• Identify residents requiring clinical review and undertake clinical assessments.
• Develop and implement care plans in consultation with the clinical team and residents.
• Provide support education and mentoring to the clinical team.
• Offer clinical support for unplanned incidents such as sudden clinical deterioration.

Clinical Specialization :

• Provide high-quality clinical care and lead improvements in team knowledge and skill application.
• Develop and utilize a specialized area of practice to enhance resident care.

Quality Continuous Improvement and Risk :

• Promote best practices and support employees in providing the highest quality of care.
• Educate Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Ensure completion of clinical documentation supporting funding.
• Participate in clinical meetings to identify and develop solutions for clinical care trends.

Professional Practice :

• Maintain current professional practice and ongoing development.
• Comply with statutory regulations and standards of practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Identify and promote networking opportunities to support professional practice.

Work Health & Safety (WHS) :

• Work safely to minimise risks to self and others.
• Comply with WHS policies and procedures.
• Report hazards near misses or incidents appropriately.
• Participate in Return to Work plans following workplace injuries.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Experience :

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years of experience.
• Clinical leadership in an Aged Care setting.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of adult learning principles.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a specialized clinical area related to aged care.
• One year experience working in the area of the post graduate qualification or aged care

Essential Competencies :

• Understanding and appreciation of BaptistCares Christian identity and values.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards

Desirable Qualifications and Experience :

• Three or more years working in aged care

Other Important Information :

• Completion of prescribed mandatory training and annual appraisal development processes.
• Police Background Check and NDIS check (if relevant) are mandatory.
• Additional tasks may be required based on qualifications skills knowledge and experience.

Why Join Us

At BaptistCare we value our employees and foster a positive inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries tax-free salary packaging up to $18550

• discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing.
• Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling spiritual support and nutrition advice.
• Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC TAS SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check reference checks and if applicable WWCC NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• ICU Experience
• Dermal Fillers
• Experience Administering Injections
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Botox Experience
• Critical Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1