About us:

Our service is a hospital avoidance model designed to support the acutely unwell frail older person firstly to be cared for in the Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) where possible, and secondly to provide rapid assessment and intervention for both RACF and community patients over the age of 65 years or 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the Emergency Department.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse utilises advanced clinical skills and leadership to ensure appropriate and timely care is provided to aged and frail patients in an optimum environment. The Clinical Nurse will:

• Perform advanced gerontic clinical assessment of acutely unwell aged and frail patients.
• Provide expert gerontic clinical guidance and act as a resource for the multidisciplinary teams within the emergency department and Residential Aged Care facilities.
• Deliver an advanced standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation by using clinical nursing expertise including for patients with complex care needs.
• Practice collaboratively and provide clinical leadership within the interdisciplinary health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• A current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.
• The ability to provide leadership, percept staff and contribute to professional nursing practice with confidence and integrity.
• Competence in the application of clinical problem solving and effective coordination of person-centred care at an advanced level in varying environments.
• The ability to demonstrate and apply well developed interpersonal and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary environment, including negotiation, consultation, and conflict resolution.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $10,671 p.m. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $52.56 - $56.60 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C553357.

Applications close: Friday, 5 April 2024.