Carino Care

Full-time Permanent

Highly competitive pay - negotiable

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Permanent full-time position

38 hours per week

$110,000 - $130,000 per annum + superannuation

Carino Care Ltd is currently looking for Clinical Nurse Specialist for our facility in Rockdale. The Clinical Nurse Specialist reports to the Care and Services Manager and will perform the following:

Leading the registered nurses in clinical care and ensuring oversight and direction of the care staff.

Liaising with health practitioners, including GPs and allied health providers to ensure changes in resident care needs are reported and reviewed with prescribed changes to clinical care implemented and evaluated.

Carrying out a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of residents.

Develop plan of care with the primary aim of providing optimal quality of life for the individual in consultation with the Resident or Representative

Coordinating and monitoring the planning, implementation and evaluation of service outcomes and nursing care standards.

Timely and accurate documentation within the clinical software programs.

Liaising with other members of the health team, to identify resident care needs, plan interventions and review outcomes of care.

Overseeing care staff and delegation of care

Successful applicants must have:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

Minimum of 3-years clinical experience.

A comprehensive clinical knowledge and understanding of the ageing process, particularly to age-related health issues.

Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Ability to prioritise and manage workloads.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined work team.

Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people.

Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety.

Commitment to continuous improvement.

Intermediate computer skills.

Previous working experience in the aged care setting is desirable.

If you are interested in this job, please email your resume to [email protected] or call 02 81972999 for further information.