AddressThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our team, providing support and quality management at Richmond Lodge based in Casino.
The role will report to the Facility Manager. You need to be willing to educate and mentor, have high level clinical skills and a thorough working knowledge of aged care quality standards, systems, processes and clinical indicators.
Some of your duties will include:
- Conduct audits and monitor clinical indicators across multiple sites
- Assist the roll out of education programs and help upskill Registered Nurses
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Be involved in case conferencing and care plan development
- Ensure clinical practices across the region are in line with current legislative and professional standards
- Assist in preparing sites for accreditation
- Provide reports to the Facility Manager
In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Recent nursing skills and knowledge
- Experience in Aged Care (preferred)
- Qualifications in Gerontology or similar (preferred)
- Solution driven by nature with a constant focus on continuous improvement
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Knowledge of the ACQSC standards.
- Experience in ACQSC accreditation (highly desired)
Benefits and perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benfits , tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal record, probity and pre-employment medical checks.
Interested?
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If you have any questions regarding this role you may contact us via email at ***********@upa.org.au to have a confidential discussion or request to view the Position Description.
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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Human Resources Team.
