BlueCare | Clinical Nurse Consultant | Community Care
Employment Status: Full Time Permanent position
Location: Based in Bundaberg – travel across Network required (Rockhampton, Gladstone, Gympie, Hervey Bay and surrounding areas).
Remuneration: $68.95 to $70.43 per hour + Super + Not for profit salary packaging benefits + Extensive range of staff discounts.
Make a Difference Every Day
BlueCare is expanding our clinical workforce in line with our commitment to delivering high quality Community Care across Queensland. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced community clinician to take the next step in their nursing career.
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant in our team, you will oversee a Network providing high quality nursing care and leadership, support and guidance to clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure excellence in client outcomes.
Education: The Clinical Nurse Consultant works collaboratively with operational leads, Care Governance and Quality team and the Clinical Education Team, supporting the highest level of care delivery. You will ensure care is consistent with the mission of BlueCare and current best practice that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain in their home in the community. A typical day in the role will see you:
* Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders providing high standards of leadership and expert clinical advice relating to complex clinical care issues.
* Support the delivery of education to the wider team undertaking a wide array of clinical procedures and complex care needs.
* Analyse key clinical metrics and trends including incidents, identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives and outcomes working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
* Implement innovative ways of working to support the wider nursing and care service delivery, including meeting operational targets and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation.
Role requirements
* Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification and current AHPRA registration.
* Demonstrated clinical experience in areas of Community Services or related specialty.
* Post-graduate studies in relevant health field associated with Community or Primary Care nursing or working towards.
* Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Framework and Strengthened Standards.
* Demonstrated understanding of person‐centred community services delivery, preferably for the frail aged and those with dementia.
* Effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Word, Excel).
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team collaboratively.
* Current Australian Driver's Licence – Essential.
* Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work – Essential with ability to travel across designated service regions in Queensland.
Employee Benefits
* Salary packaging of everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
* Employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
* Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for significant cultural events.
* Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
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