Footprints is a leading not for profit organisation supporting older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-site provider known for person-led, innovative and integrated services that enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection. Through strong partnerships across health, housing and community sectors, we deliver meaningful, lasting impact. As a Best Workplace Award winner, we are guided by strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening communities.

About the chance

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, development of nursing/health support plans in partnership with the client and/or representatives while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet individual health and wellbeing.

You will:

- Provide nursing expertise and mentoring to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, coordination staff and support worker staff.
- Provide leadership and role modelling to develop, implement and evaluate staff and/or client development programs to support the provision of Aged Care Services.
- Coordinate the maintenance of standards of nursing care within the Aged Care cohort of clients.
- Act as a consultant on request in the area of staff proficiency; for the purpose of facilitating the provision of quality nursing care.
- Deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care to Aged Care clients with complex nursing care needs.
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and develop nursing and health support plans with a focus on wellness and restorative practices.




- Complete specialised assessments in accordance with funding guidelines to support clients with complex needs e.g., continence advisory service.
- Collaboratively operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to refer and advocate for appropriate specialised healthcare services for clients.
- Work within Footprints Community Care and Clinical Governance Framework.
- Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of program practice, ensuring continuous quality improvement and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and the Human Services Quality Standards.

What you will bring

- Experience in Aged Care, preferably in a community care setting.
- Experience in Palliative Care and/or Mental Health Care (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in health assessments and community care, with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the assessment of complex care, chronic health care, and psychosocial needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community networking in collaboration with other service providers to plan and provide consistent, flexible, and appropriate service responses.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality improvement processes,



including Occupational Health and Safety and risk management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and effective time management skills.

Requirements

- Registered Nurse, current registration with AHPRA.
- Current Queensland Class C Driver?s Licence.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or current Yellow Card and Blue Card.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

What we offer

- Salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
- An additional day of birthday leave each year.
- Gifted leave during part of the end-of-year shutdown period, subject to organisational arrangements.
- Access to novated leasing for an eligible new or used vehicle and associated running costs.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Applications close 21/08/2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and Footprints may commence the selection process before the advertised closing date.

Equal opportunity

Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Footprints Community acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present, and thank them for their wisdom and guidance.

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📌 Registered Nurse (Queensland)
🏢 Footprints Community
📍 Queensland