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Were looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our bighearted BlueCare team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant youll be encouraged to grow develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Lets make a meaningful difference together.
What makes a difference for you
With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953 BlueCare is one of Queenslands largest and most trusted notforprofit providers of community and inhome care residential aged care disability services and retirement living.
Your part in our Blue Care team
Make a Difference Every Day: Join us as Clinical Nurse Consultant in Community Services.
BlueCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to strengthen the provision of quality nursing care in the community setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced community clinician to take the next step in their nursing career.
Your part in our Clinical Team
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant in our team you will oversee regions providing high quality nursing care and leadership support and guidance to clinical and nonclinical staff supporting excellence in client outcomes.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant works collaboratively with operational leads Care Governance and Quality team and the Clinical Education Team supporting the highest level of care delivery. You will ensure care is consistent with the mission of BlueCare and current best practice that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community. A typical day in the role will see you:
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders providing high standards of leadership and expert clinical advice relating to complex clinical care issues
Support the delivery of education to the wider team undertaking a wide array of clinical procedures and complex care needs
Analyse key clinical metrics and trends including incidents identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives and outcomes working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Implementing and supporting innovative ways of working to support the wider nursing and care service delivery including meeting operational targets ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation
What makes a difference for us
Current Registered Nurse Licence and Registration Certificate to practice in the State where employed
Demonstrated extensive community clinical experience in area of speciality and/or postgraduate qualifications in specialty area or working towards
Provision of highly developed flexible and responsive management and clinical leadership skills
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Framework and Strengthened Standards
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in relevant funding streams
Demonstrated understanding of person centred community services delivery preferably for the frail aged and those with dementia
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills including intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Word Excel)
Knowledge and demonstrated effective practice with continuous quality improvement practices
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team collaboratively
Current drivers licence with ability to travel across designated service regions in Queensland
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family wed love you to be too
Joining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate inclusive and committed to the work we do helping people live life in all its fullness.
Start making a difference today
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes Click the APPLY button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building longterm employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
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