Clinical Nurse – Aged Care | 6-Month Contract Bundaberg, QLD | October 2026 – March 2027 | Agency Pay Rates
Talent Quarter is urgently seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse for a 6-month aged care contract with a leading, family-run residential aged care provider in Bundaberg.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse, Clinical Care Coordinator or senior Registered Nurse to join a supportive team during an important period as the facility prepares for re-accreditation.
What’s on Offer
- 6-month contract – October 2026 to March 2027
- Competitive agency pay rates
- Full time contract opportunity
- Work with a respected, family-run QLD aged care provider
- Supportive clinical and management team
- Accommodation/relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate
- Immediate interview and quick commencement process
The Role
Working closely with the facility's clinical and management team, you will provide hands-on clinical leadership while supporting the home through its upcoming re-accreditation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting clinical governance and quality improvement
- Reviewing care plans, assessments and clinical documentation
- Ensuring documentation is accurate, current and audit-ready
- Supporting preparation for aged care re-accreditation
- Conducting clinical audits and identifying areas for improvement
- Monitoring incidents, wounds, medications, falls and clinical risk
- Supporting compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Coaching and supporting RNs and care staff
- Providing clinical leadership across the facility
About You
We are looking for an experienced aged care clinician who can confidently step into a contract environment and make an immediate impact.
You will ideally have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Strong Residential Aged Care experience
- Previous Clinical Nurse, Clinical Care Coordinator or senior RN experience
- Sound knowledge of accreditation, clinical governance and compliance
- Strong auditing and clinical documentation skills
- Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to commit through to March 2027
- Current police check within 6 months, serology and compliance documents up to date
This is an urgent requirement and interviews are commencing immediately.