AddressAbout Us
Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.
We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.
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 Join Us
Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. 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. We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
- Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy
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.
Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.
