Footprints is a leading not for profit organisationsupporting 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 andsocial connection. Through strong partnerships across health, housing andcommunity sectors, we deliver meaningful, lasting impact. As a Best WorkplaceAward winner, we are guided by strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitmentto strengthening communities.

About the opportunity

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nursewill undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, development ofnursing/health support plans in partnership with the client and/orrepresentatives while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders tomeet individual health and wellbeing.

You will:

- Provide nursing expertise and mentoring toRegistered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, coordination staff and support workerstaff.
- Provide leadership and role modelling todevelop, implement and evaluate staff and/or client development programs tosupport the provision of Aged Care Services.
- Coordinate the maintenance of standards ofnursing care within the Aged Care cohort of clients.
- Act as a consultant on request in the area ofstaff proficiency; for the purpose of facilitating the provision of qualitynursing care.
- Deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care toAged Care clients with complex nursing care needs.
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments anddevelop nursing and health support plans with a focus on wellness andrestorative practices.




- Complete specialised assessments in accordancewith funding guidelines to support clients with complex needs e.g., continenceadvisory service.
- Collaboratively operate as a member of amulti-disciplinary team to refer and advocate for appropriate specialisedhealthcare services for clients.
- Work within Footprints Community Care andClinical Governance Framework.
- Assist in the ongoing development and evaluationof program practice, ensuring continuous quality improvement and compliancewith the Aged Care Quality Standards and the Human Services Quality Standards.

What you will bring:

- Experience in Aged Care, preferably in acommunity care setting.
- Experience in Palliative Care and/or MentalHealth Care (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in health assessmentsand community care, with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of theassessment of complex care, chronic health care, and psychosocial needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience incommunity networking in collaboration with other service providers to plan andprovide consistent, flexible, and appropriate service responses.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment toquality improvement processes, including Occupational Health and Safety andrisk management.
- Excellent written and verbal communicationskills, and effective time management skills.

Requirements:

- Registered Nurse,



current registration withAHPRA.
- Current Queensland Class C Driver’s Licence.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or current YellowCard and Blue Card.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

What we offer

- Salarypackaging up to $18,550 to reduce your taxable income and increase yourtake-home pay.
- Anadditional day of birthday leave each year.
- Giftedleave during part of the end-of-year shutdown period, subject toorganisational arrangements.
- Accessto novated leasing for an eligible new or used vehicle and associatedrunning costs.
- Confidentialsupport through our Employee Assistance Program.

Contact

For further information, please contact Robert at [email protected].

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

To learn more about Footprints, please visit our website:https://footprintscommunity.org.au/work-with-us

Equal prospect

Footprints encourages applications from all people. Weare committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no mattertheir sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or genderidentity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and buildinglong-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprintsstrongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for thisposition. Footprints Community acknowledges the traditional ownersof the land and pays respect to Elders past and present, and thank them fortheir wisdom and guidance.

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