Clinical Nurse Leader

Reporting to our Care Manager, as 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.

Key accountabilities include:

• Completing the initial assessment and care planning; and the ongoing management and evaluation of resident's individual care needs within the scope of practice.

• Implementing the nursing care plan as assessed for each resident by the health care team and the resident / representative.

• Liaising with visiting medical officers and other health professionals and residents / relatives in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the resident's care needs.

• Delivering to residents a holistic concept of care using the resident's care plan, utilising the 'Person Centred Care' approach.

• Supervising, managing and monitoring the standard of care delivered to the residents, ensuring that the care is individualised and person-centred according to resident's individualised care needs.

• Assessing and planning residents' care needs on an on-going basis and updating documentation as per protocol.

To be successful, you will have

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, in aged care is desirable

• Relevant qualifications and AHPRA registration

• Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)

• Complete a police check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and all levels of staff

• Strong passion for working with the elderly and dedication to professional growth

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