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Deception Bay | Maternity Leave Coverage - Clinical Nurse
A unique leadership opportunity to enhance people's lives
At Palm Lake Care, we strive to do things differently, reinventing what aged care is to create a better, safer and more comfortable environment for each resident. We are a family owned and operated company with over 40 years of experience who want to be the best – not the biggest. Our team has passion and drive because we know we can make a difference.
If you continuously look for ways to make improvements that benefit every resident and their family believing you can achieve something better, bring your ideas and energy and join us. Reporting to the Clinical Manager you will have the support and resources to bring those ideas to life and lead your clinical and care team to really make a difference.
Your responsibility, under the guidance of the Clinical Manager is to manage the overall provision of evidence-based, high quality clinical care. You will assist the Clinical Manager in the leadership, mentoring and operational direction for staff. You will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of care provision and act as clinical consultant for nursing care matters.
Be part of a rare team
We value and celebrate people who care and take ownership. If you have the passion and proven leadership to bring real change to aged care, then this is the place for you. As one of the leading companies in aged care, we pride ourselves on our innovations, ethics and sustainability. Everything we do reflects our commitment and our humanity, as individuals and as a team.
If you yearn for the resources to make an incredible difference to people's lives and health through truly rewarding work, then this your great opportunity.
A few obvious things:
Bachelor of Nursing with current APHRA registration
Three years' experience in a senior nursing position within a Residential Aged Care Service
Weekend and Public Holiday availability a must
Demonstrated understanding and exposure to the new Aged Care Quality standards
Gerontology Certificate / Diploma or willingness to undertake same
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance Programs
Proven communicator with all levels of management, staff, care recipients and their representatives
Highly developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, particularly in the development and maintenance of relationships with older people, general practitioners and other healthcare providers
Knowledge of Autumn Care would be highly regarded
All applicants must be willing to provide a valid national police check and undergo a pre-employment medical assessment
Monday - Friday
What you will be doing:
Approachable leadership by example, mentoring a multi-disciplinary team across the clinical and care realm
Effective communication encouraging each resident and their representative's involvement in the development and implementation of care plans
Take responsibility to ensure care provided to every resident is evidence based best practice and reflected in accurate documentation
Maintain current knowledge of legislated and best practice requirements and changes
Participate in end to end recruitment, replacement and assessment of employees as required
Assist in the preparation of rosters on a fortnightly basis
What we can offer:
The opportunity to join a brand new 5 star Community, building your own energetic team
Collaboration and support with a highly innovative and energetic Central Support Team focused on continuous improvement
Excellent working conditions with a focus of care for our employees
Genuine career opportunity with on the job training specifically designed to support you in your role
Being a part of a family focused organisation, dedicated to supporting our aging population
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Palm Lake Care's Aged Care Residences are smoke-free workplaces.
As an inclusive and culturally sensitive workplace, we invite individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, as well as from all walks of life, to apply for this role.
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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a clinical nurse? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Have you completed a qualification in nursing? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the residential aged care accreditation standards? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Palm Lake Group boasts an impressive 46 years of expertise and firsthand knowledge in creating exceptional over-50s lifestyle resorts, retirement villages, and state-of-the-art aged care facilities. As a proudly Australian family-owned business, we are committed to crafting communities that are not only friendly and welcoming, but also inspiring and aspirational. Our extensive portfolio of communities throughout Australia has earned us high regard, including multiple industry awards from the Master Builders Association in recent years. Currently, we proudly operate 27 resorts and 7 aged care facilities under the Palm Lake Group umbrella. With over 1200 employees nationwide.
Palm Lake Group boasts an impressive 46 years of expertise and firsthand knowledge in creating exceptional over-50s lifestyle resorts, retirement villages, and state-of-the-art aged care facilities. As a proudly Australian family-owned business, we are committed to crafting communities that are not only friendly and welcoming, but also inspiring and aspirational. Our extensive portfolio of communities throughout Australia has earned us high regard, including multiple industry awards from the Master Builders Association in recent years. Currently, we proudly operate 27 resorts and 7 aged care facilities under the Palm Lake Group umbrella. With over 1200 employees nationwide.
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