OverviewClinical Nurse Leader - Aged CareFull time permanent role Mon-Fri at Worrowing Heights at Coastal WatersAttractive NFP salary packaging & tax benefits + Range of employee advantages.
Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing.
With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885.
Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes.
Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.About The Opportunity: As the Clinical Nurse Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring a consistently high quality of care is provided to our residents, to facilitate and support their continued enjoyment of life within their level of capability.
Integral to this is proactive management of resident care, commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement and high standards of work ethics, whilst ensuring compliance to Bolton Clarke guidelines and policies.
The role requires strong relationships to be maintained with residents and their families and friends, care staff, leisure and lifestyle coordinators and external health & allied professionals.ResponsibilitiesDeliver a high quality of care to each resident in the home, respecting their privacy and dignity while at all times displaying quality customer focus.Support new graduates, oversee clinical placements & support RNs from overseas working in our Home.Develop, monitor and implement the nursing care plan as designed for each resident by the health care team and the resident/representative, making changes based on clinical assessment and liaising with resident/family regarding care requirements.Assist in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care for residents with complex needs.Perform comprehensive assessments and develop short and longer-term treatment plans in line with diagnostic findings.Lead case conference approaches ensuring all relevant input is evaluated and considered in planning and providing person-centred care.Drive strong clinical governance across the organisation and act as an advocate for residents and their families in influencing clinical policy.Participate in clinical research and evaluation initiatives to promote clinical practice.Provide direct and indirect supervision for registered nurses, enrolled nurses and care staff, including acting as a point of contact for escalation of challenges.Coordinate the day-to-day management of the Home in the absence of the General Manager and Care Manager (as required).
About YouRN experience in aged care3yrs Post Basic or Post Graduate experienceEvidence of participation in Education and Clinical skills updates essentialSound leadership capability, ability to build strong working relationshipsHighly organised, ability to prioritise and multi-taskMaintain a high level of professionalism at all timesExcellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staffStrong computer skills including MS Office suiteSolution-focused – excellent problem-solving skillsCurrent COVID & Annual Flu Vaccination (Mandatory)Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check.BenefitsA work culture that truly values you and invests in your careerSalary packaging & tax benefits up to $15,900 tax free & additional $2,650 entertainmentUp to 10 weeks parental paid leave, 1 additional public holiday per year nominated by Bolton Clarke, up to 2 days a year infectious illness leaveA range of employee discounts and benefitsOngoing professional development and career opportunitiesMental Health Programs (EAP)
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📌 Clinical Nurse Leader
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 Wollongong