Clinical Nurse - Age Care

Everyone has a story. Here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples, and senior Australians that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. 
About the role:
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse to provide oversight and ensure compliance in all areas of resident care as outlined in organisational policy. Provide a high level of clinical advice and education to Level 1 Registered Nurses and Disability Support Workers. Assess residents' care needs, develop relevant care strategies, and evaluate care plans.
About you:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Relevant post registration qualifications in a specialty area or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing practice with an understanding of contemporary nursing theory and care documentation models
• Proven leadership skills and ability to engage and support RN's and Disability Support Workers
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles and aged care accreditation, and an ability to manage and implement significant administrative and clinical initiatives
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and analytical and clinical research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, supervise and direct within a multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to effectively liaise with the care services team, residents and their relatives, and other health/aged care professionals
• Demonstrated proven ability in the use of Computers and technology including software such as the MS Office suite of applications.
• Ability and willingness to work within the Philosophies, Policies and Procedures of WMQ

Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You' completed before starting
• Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy

Why WMQ?
We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. 
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 
 
Please note:  You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy.
 

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