Make a lasting difference by supporting residents with complex clinical needs
Share your knowledge and help build confidence in nursing and care teams
Enjoy flexible weekday hours that can work around your lifestyle and family commitments
Part-time opportunity, BaptistCare Shalom Centre, Macquarie Park NSW
About the Role
We are seeking two experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our team at Shalom Centre in Macquarie Park.
These part-time opportunities offer flexibility to suit a range of lifestyles and commitments:
One position working
three days per week
One position working
four days per week
The preferred hours are
9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
, however we are open to discussing alternative arrangements, including shorter shifts spread across five weekdays to accommodate school hours or other personal commitments.
This opportunity offers an hourly rate of $***** plus 12% superannuation and access to NFP salary packaging benefits.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide high-level clinical support and assessment for residents while also providing clinical leadership, guidance and mentoring to Registered Nurses and care teams.
Working closely with the Residential Manager and broader leadership team, you will use your expertise to promote clinical excellence, strengthen team capability and support the delivery of high-quality resident care.
You will play a key role in supporting residents with complex care needs through clinical assessment, care planning and ongoing review.
This role also provides the prospect to utilise and further develop specialist expertise in areas such as palliative care, dementia care, wound management, diabetes management and mental health.
Working within BaptistCare's unique MyTeam® model, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families, helping to ensure care is tailored to what matters most to each individual.
About the Team
At Shalom Centre, you'll join a dedicated and collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting residents to live with dignity, choice and independence.
Working alongside experienced clinical leaders, Registered Nurses and care staff, you'll contribute to a culture focused on continuous improvement, learning and building strong relationships with residents and families.
Together,



we strive to create a welcoming environment where residents and employees feel valued, supported and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support
Identify residents requiring clinical review and provide specialist assessment and recommendations
Develop and review care plans in collaboration with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
Support residents with complex care needs, including palliative care, dementia care, wound management, diabetes management and mental health
Provide clinical support and guidance following incidents, falls and changes in resident condition
Assist with referrals to appropriate health professionals when required
Support the implementation of care plans through mentoring, education and coaching
Clinical Leadership and Education
Mentor and support Registered Nurses and care teams to build capability and confidence
Promote evidence‐based practice and clinical excellence across the home
Facilitate education, training and competency development
Share specialised clinical knowledge and support ongoing professional development
Lead improvements in clinical practice and care delivery
Quality, Risk and Continuous Improvement
Promote best-practice resident care and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards
Support quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Participate in clinical meetings and assist in identifying trends and improvement opportunities
Ensure documentation supporting resident care and funding requirements is completed accurately
Support the investigation and management of clinical complaints and incidents
Promote safe care practices and positive resident outcomes
Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
We offer competitive salaries, tax‐free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing.




Enjoy work‐life balance with flexible working arrangements and additional leave options.
Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support and nutrition advice.
Advance your career with study assistance of up to $3,000 per year and access to learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning.
About You
To be considered, you will have:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Post‐registration qualification relevant to aged care
Minimum 12 months' experience working in the clinical area of your qualification or within aged care
Demonstrated clinical leadership experience
Strong understanding and application of adult learning principles
Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards
Excellent clinical assessment, care planning and documentation skills
Strong communication, coaching and relationship‐building abilities
The ability to influence and support positive clinical outcomes
A commitment to person‐centred care and continuous improvement
An understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare's Christian identity and values
Desirable
Three or more years' experience in aged care
Clinical leadership experience within a residential aged care setting
Expertise in an area such as dementia care, palliative care, wound management or chronic disease management
About Us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose‐led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years.
We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller.
With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.
Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a pre‐employment medical.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Baptistcare
📍 Sydney