Ozcare has a full-time opportunity available for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our team at our beautiful Noosa Heads Aged Care Facility. This position operates across a rotating roster and requires regular weekend work as part of your normal rostered hours.Your RoleAs a Clinical Nurse, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. Working closely with the Facility Manager and Clinical Care Manager, you will provide specialist clinical support, guide and mentor nursing and care teams, and promote evidence-based practices that enhance resident outcomes.You will be responsible for coordinating and evaluating care, supporting clinical decision-making, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in aged care.

Your expertise and leadership will help ensure residents receive protected, dignified and holistic care that respects their individual needs and lifestyle choices.The person we are looking for will have advanced nursing skills and the ability to provide clinical leadership across a range of specialist areas, including:Continence assessment and managementWound prevention, assessment and managementMedication management and clinical reviewsComprehensive resident assessments and care planningHealth promotion, prevention and early intervention strategiesClinical documentation and care evaluationsLeadership, mentoring and support of Registered Nurses,



Enrolled Nurses and care employeesWorking collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environmentYour AttributesWe're looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older Australians. You will demonstrate:A caring, compassionate and resident-focused approachStrong clinical judgement and problem-solving abilitiesA commitment to evidence-based and contemporary aged care practicesThe ability to lead, mentor and support a diverse teamExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsA collaborative and flexible approach to care deliveryA commitment to continuous quality improvement and clinical excellenceHow You'll BenefitYou'll become part of the Ozcare family and, in addition to the training, support and professional development opportunities available, you'll also receive:5 weeks annual leave plus 14% leave loadingOptional salary packaging up to $15,900, Novated Leases + $2,650 Meal Entertainment CardPrivate health insurance discountsUniform and laundry allowanceEmployee Assistance ProgramA supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace cultureOpportunities for ongoing learning and career developmentWhat's On Offer?$63.05 - $65.45 per hour (dependent on experience) ($124,572- $129,314 p.a. equivalent FTE.

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this only indicates the lowest and highest ends of the hourly rate/salary range)Superannuation paid on top of your hourly rateGenerous not-for-profit salary packaging benefitsMeaningful work with a purpose-driven organisationRole RequirementsCurrent registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Current National Police Screening Certificate (valid within the past 3 years)Current CPR Certificate (or BLS/ALS equivalent, valid within the past year)Current Influenza vaccination and at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccineExperience in aged care, community health or a related clinical setting will be highly regardedDemonstrated advanced clinical assessment and problem-solving skillsAbility to develop and implement strategies that improve resident outcomesIntermediate to advanced computer skills and experience using clinical documentation systemsA strong understanding of quality, compliance and accreditation requirementsThe ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary teamAvailability to work weekends on a regular roster basis is essentialThe ability to work across a rotating roster, including evening and night shifts as requiredWe'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 residents live their best lives.Welcoming AllWe 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.

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