Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are seeking two experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our team at Shalom Centre in Macquarie Park.

These part-time opportunities offer flexibility to suit a range of lifestyles and commitments:

• One position working three days per week
• One position working four days per week

The preferred hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, however we are open to discussing alternative arrangements, including shorter shifts spread across five weekdays to accommodate school hours or other personal commitments.

At Shalom Centre, you'll join a dedicated and collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting residents to live with dignity, choice and independence.

Working alongside experienced clinical leaders, Registered Nurses and care staff, you'll contribute to a culture focused on continuous improvement, learning and building strong relationships with residents and families. Together, we strive to create a welcoming environment where residents and employees feel valued, supported and empowered.

• Identify residents requiring clinical review and provide specialist assessment and recommendations
• Develop and review care plans in collaboration with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Support residents with complex care needs, including palliative care, dementia care, wound management, diabetes management and mental health
• Provide clinical support and guidance following incidents, falls and changes in resident condition
• Assist with referrals to appropriate health professionals when required
• Support the implementation of care plans through mentoring, education and coaching

• Mentor and support Registered Nurses and care teams to build capability and confidence
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical excellence across the home
• Facilitate education, training and competency development
• Share specialised clinical knowledge and support ongoing professional development
• Lead improvements in clinical practice and care delivery

• Promote best-practice resident care and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Support quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
• Participate in clinical meetings and assist in identifying trends and improvement opportunities
• Ensure documentation supporting resident care and funding requirements is completed accurately
• Support the investigation and management of clinical complaints and incidents
• Promote safe care practices and positive resident outcomes

To be considered, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Post-registration qualification relevant to aged care
• Minimum 12 months' experience working in the clinical area of your qualification or within aged care
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
• Strong understanding and application of adult learning principles
• Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Excellent clinical assessment, care planning and documentation skills
• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building abilities
• The ability to influence and support positive clinical outcomes
• A commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement
• An understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare's Christian identity and values

• Three or more years' experience in aged care
• Clinical leadership experience within a residential aged care setting
• Expertise in an area such as dementia care, palliative care, wound management or chronic disease management

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a pre-employment medical.

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