Enhance Resident Care and Uplift Aged Care Practice
As a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in improving resident outcomes and empowering our clinical teams. Working collaboratively with GPs, site leaders and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will use your advanced scope of practice to provide timely person-centred care and strengthen clinical capability across Residential Aged Care.
You will lead by example, mentoring staff, streamlining communication and applying evidence-based interventions that enhance safety, reduce hospital transfers and promote best practice in medication and chronic disease management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct holistic assessments and formulate clinical diagnoses to guide care plans.
* Partner with GPs and care teams to ensure effective timely treatment decisions.
* Lead clinical governance and education to strengthen compliance with Aged Care Standards.
* Oversee medication management audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
* Build strong professional relationships that enhance continuity and quality of care.
Requirements:
* Current Nurse Practitioner registration with relevant authority.
* Bachelor of Nursing and postgraduate Nurse Practitioner qualifications.
* Minimum 23 years experience in aged care, chronic disease, cardiac or infection control.
* Proven leadership and mentoring ability within a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance frameworks.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary packaging options.
* Opportunity for ongoing development and learning.
* Employee wellbeing program including confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support and more.
* Paid parental leave and personal leave to care for family members.
About Us:
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We strive to create a place where everyone – regardless of background and ability – feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.
Key Skills:
* EMR Systems.
* Pain Management.
* Acute Care.
* Primary Care Experience.
* Nursing.