Overview
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Care
Location: Lyell House, West Coast District Hospital, Queenstown (Tasmania)
Employment: Permanent, full time (up to 76 hours per fortnight, day work)
Purpose: Clinical lead for the residential aged care facility, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care aligned with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
Key Responsibilities
* Provide senior clinical leadership in aged care and geriatric nursing
* Act as Infection Prevention & Control Lead for West Coast District Hospital
* Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and care planning
* Provide expert clinical advice and support to nursing staff
* Lead quality improvement, clinical risk management, and compliance activities
* Support resident lifestyle and activities in collaboration with the Activities Coordinator
* Assist the NUM and DON with documentation, reporting, policies, and admissions
* Support education and professional development of staff
Skills & Experience Required
* Advanced clinical expertise in aged care and geriatric medicine
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and service development capability
* Demonstrated infection prevention and control experience
* Experience with quality improvement and aged care compliance
* Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
* Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Act, Quality Standards, and mandatory reporting
Eligibility
* Essential – Registered Nurse with AHPRA (NMBA registration)
* Desirable – Relevant postgraduate qualification (or working towards)
* Infection Prevention & Control qualification (or working towards)
* Current driver's licence
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: $118,297 - $125,543 per annum + 12% superannuation
* Postgraduate allowance: Up to 10%
* Remote allowances:
o $3,797 Remote & Rural Professional Development Allowance
o 10% remote allowance
* Salary packaging:
o Up to $9,010 living expenses
o Up to $2,650 meal entertainment
Additional Benefits
* Professional development and accelerated career pathways
* Study leave and professional development support
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee and family
* Relocation assistance and accommodation support (where eligible)
For more information call Nick on 0419 425 *** or **********@searsonbuck.com.au
Important information
* Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Care
* Permanent with relocation benefits (where eligible)
* Remote & Rural Professional Development Allowances
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