We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Sydney Region team. The role involves sharing your skills across 4 residential facilities and home care. This opportunity will suit an individual with a strong nursing background, with current clinical skills and an aged care focus. Facility management experience will be highly regarded.
The Role:
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting clinical and site audits
- Undertaking Resident assessments and assisting in the development of care plans.
- Providing expert, best practice advice on clinical issues and areas of risk within the region.
- Leading regional clinical governance meetings and initiatives.
- Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Providing clinical support to Registered Nurses
- Coordinating and promoting continuous improvement processes and systems to staff
- Ensuring compliance to the Aged Care Legislation and Quality Standards
- Acting in facility management positions when required.
Requirements
- Current nursing registration with AHPRA
- At least 5 years’ experience in the aged care sector at RN level or higher.
- At least 2 years’ experience as a CNC or similar
- Experience in managing a facility in a FM or CM capacity (preferred)
- Extensive hands-on clinical care experience in an aged care setting
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Superior communication skills both verbal and written are crucial for this role
- High level reporting (written and verbal) and analytical skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Happy to travel across the Greater Sydney area to visit facilities.
- Own car and current driver’s license is essential.