We have a permanent full-time opportunity available for a Clinical Nurse supporting our clients within the Townsville region.

Your Role

As a Clinical Nurse you’ll be looking after the most important people in our organisation – our clients. You will provide advanced, evidence-based care within the community, applying specialist clinical knowledge to support complex care needs and improve client outcomes. You will also provide leadership, coordination and support to nursing and care teams while promoting a holistic, client-centred approach. Your tasks will include:

- Initial assessment of client needs and development, coordination and ongoing evaluation of care plans in consultation with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team

- Delivering holistic, client-centred care that respects individual needs, rights and lifestyle choices within the home environment

- Providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to Registered Nurses and care staff within the team

- Monitoring, evaluating and documenting client progress while ensuring compliance with qualified, legal and organisational standards

- Administering and reviewing medications, treatments and clinical interventions including wound care, chronic disease management and palliative care

- Coordinating comprehensive care including early intervention, health promotion, referral and case management activities

- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including allied health professionals and community partners, to support optimal client outcomes

- Maintaining accurate, timely documentation and contributing to continuous quality improvement and clinical program development initiatives

Your Attributes

We’re looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our clients’ lives. You have:

- A warm and caring nature with a genuine commitment to client wellbeing





- Advanced clinical knowledge and demonstrated competence in contemporary nursing practice, with the ability to apply specialist expertise

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, support and mentor team members

- The willingness to go the extra mile and a positive attitude towards health and wellbeing

- The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

- Excellent communication, analytical problem solving and organisational skills

- Flexibility to work a varied roster and respond to client and service needs

How You’ll Benefit

You’ll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

- 5 weeks annual leave as standard + leave loading

- Optional not-for-profit salary packaging, meal entertainment cards and novated leases

- Private health insurance discounts

- Uniform and laundry allowance

- Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

- Proof of immunity, or willingness to become vaccinated against, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

- Current National Police Check (with validity in the past 3 years) OR current (P) PAID NDIS Worker Clearance

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

- Current Queensland driver’s licence

- Current CPR Certificate

- Good computer and mobile device skills

We’re hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Clinical Nurse - Aged Care at Home (Townsville City)
🏢 Ozcare
📍 Townsville City