Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Permanent Full time Position
• Postgraduate qualifications in a specialised clinical area is essential

Your Role

As the Clinical Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-level clinical support and assessment for residents while also providing clinical leadership, support, and mentoring for Registered Nurses in the Aged Care Home. You will use your clinical expertise, leadership, and clear communication skills to assist with the provision of high-quality clinical care.

With a strong understanding of quality clinical care, you will lead, inspire, and educate care professionals to promote continual improvement of clinical care in the Aged Care Home. This role offers the opportunity to specialise in a clinical area such as palliative and dementia care while also providing a high level of general clinical expertise. This is a Permanent Full Time position. There is potential for Saturday shifts

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support:

• Identify residents requiring clinical review and undertake clinical assessments.
• Develop and implement care plans in consultation with the clinical team and residents.
• Provide support, education, and mentoring to the clinical team.
• Offer clinical support for unplanned incidents such as sudden clinical deterioration.

Clinical Specialisation:

• Provide high-quality clinical care and lead improvements in team knowledge and skill application.
• Develop and utilise a specialised area of practice to enhance resident care.

Quality, Continuous Improvement and Risk:

• Promote best practices and support employees in providing the highest quality of care.
• Educate Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Ensure completion of clinical documentation supporting funding.
• Participate in clinical meetings to identify and develop solutions for clinical care trends.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Postgraduate qualifications in a specialised clinical area.
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years of experience.
• Clinical leadership in an Aged Care setting.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of adult learning principles.

Essential Competencies:

• Understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and values.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.

Why join us:

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and believe in creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We are committed to supporting your career development and providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed such as:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Access to in-house and online training programs

• Fitness passport

• Supportive, positive team environment

• Access to family-friendly benefits like our EAP (confidential counselling and support services) and Flourish programs (to support your professional and personal growth)

• Access to salary packaging which can increase your take-home pay

• Competitive hourly rates

• Medibank Private Health Insurance discounts

About Us
BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

About BaptistCare Kularoo Centre, Forster

Set in the picturesque seaside town of Forster, Kularoo Centre is a well-established and valuable part of the local community. Located just around the corner from nearby shops and amenities, you will enjoy the best of convenience and nature.

Designed in a country homestead style, the well-loved centre provides 160 beds catering to all levels of care, including respite, Ageing in Place, dementia, and palliative care.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Join us at BaptistCare and be part of an organisation that truly makes a difference!

Apply now and help us deliver the best possible care to our residents.