Overview
BlueCare | Clinical Nurse | Community | Biloela Location
Be part of our expanding clinical workforce supporting our commitment to delivering high quality care. Permanent full time opportunity available in Biloela. Salary: $59.43 to $60.70 per hour + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits + staff discounts. Other benefits include relocation up to $5k, sign on bonus $2k, retention bonuses up to $27.5k over 24 months, and rural and remote allowances (eligibility criteria applies).
Make a Difference Every Day: Join us as Clinical Nurse in Community Services. BlueCare has embarked on an exciting transformation to strengthen the provision of quality nursing care in the community setting. You will be part of our clinical nurse team within community services supporting client care within our neighbourhood structure. With a dedicated focus on providing nursing care and leadership, support and guidance to other care staff in the provision of quality care based on assessed client needs that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community.
Your part in our Clinical Team
As our Clinical Nurse, you will be allocated a service portfolio and have the opportunity to lead and inspire the frontline clinical team through the provision of guidance and mentorship. The role will hone your effective decision making and clinical experience where you will provide exceptional care whilst responding to clinical nursing issues and concerns. You will review client care and care plans promoting independence and quality of life, making a real difference to the quality of care delivered. This includes:
* Development, implementation, monitoring and review of care plans
* Comprehensive and accurate assessment of residents
* Assisting with the orientation of new staff and ongoing professional development
* Support in ensuring the service meets all accreditation standards
What makes a difference for us?
You will be an experienced clinician with considerable experience within an acute or aged care environment. You'll be an advocate for person-centred care, leading by example through exceptional communication and customer service. You'll present with:
* Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification
* Current AHPRA registration
* Extensive general nursing experience and demonstrated skills reflective of clinical experience
* Ability to liaise with the care team and provide coordinated care
* Confidence to manage conflict, pressures and competing priorities
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with ability to provide leadership, support and mentorship to other team members
* Previous community nursing experience and knowledge in community funding is highly desirable
Employee Benefits
* Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
* A recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts at retailers, including holidays, health insurance, annual awards, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
* Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other cultural events
* Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email reconciliation@ucareqld.com.au
Safe workplace
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and appropriately address child abuse and neglect if it occurs.
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