Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD NSW VIC SA & WA with the inclusion of the Allity McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion respect and integrity to promote the health independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
About the Opportunity
As the 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. Integral to this is proactive management of resident care commitment to quality assurance continuous improvement and high standards of work ethics whilst ensuring compliance to Bolton Clarke guidelines and policies.
The role requires strong relationships to be maintained with residents and their families and friends care staff leisure and lifestyle coordinators and external health & allied professionals.
Your duties will include but not limited to:
Delivering a high quality of care to each resident in the home respecting their privacy and dignity while at all times displaying quality customer focus.
Supporting new graduates overseeing clinical placements & supporting RNs from overseas working in our Home.
Develops monitors and implements the nursing care plan as designed for each resident by the health care team and the resident / representative making changes based on clinical assessment and liaising with resident/family regarding care requirements.
Assist in the assessment planning and evaluation of care for residents with complex needs
Performs comprehensive assessments and develop short and longer term treatment plans in line with diagnostic findings
Leads case conference approaches ensuring all relevant input is evaluated and considered in planning and providing person centred care
Drives strong clinical governance across the organisation and acts as an advocate for residents and their families in influencing clinical policy
Participates in clinical research and evaluation initiatives to promote clinical
Provide direct and indirect supervision for registered nurses enrolled nurses and care staff including acting as a point of contact for escalation of challenges
Coordinating the day to day management of the Home in the absence of the General Manager and Care Manager (as required).
About you
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
RN experience in aged care
3yrs Post Basic or Post Graduate experience
Evidence of participation in Education and Clinical skills updates essential
Sound leadership capability ability to build strong working relationships
Highly organised ability prioritise and multi task
Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
Excellent communication skills ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
Strong computer skills including MS Office suite
Solution focussed excellent problemsolving skills.
Current COVID & Annual Flu Vaccination (Mandatory)
Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check
Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your own. In return youll get:
A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
Salary packaging & tax benefits up to $15900 tax free & additional $2650 entertainment
A range of employee discounts and benefits.
Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
Mental Health Programs (EAP).
Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents individual needs. Together with residents healthcare partners and families our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety clinical practice and governance.