Showing 66 Clinical Nurse Mental Health Aods Northern Qld Short Term Contracts jobs in Mackay

About the facility: The 80-bed residential aged care home situated in Mackay, QLD has the passion and support from the local community to exist as a thriving Aged Care facility with the team focused on delivering high-quality care.

About the role: The Clinical Nurse will be responsible for the provision and co-ordination of quality care standards, compliance and education programs that meets the individual needs of the residents and management of the clinical care staff team.

Duties:

- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Aged Care sector, including ACFI and accreditation standards and processes.
- Coordinate, educate and mentor the clinical staff
- Support the Clinical Manager in all operations of the facility
- Assist the aged care home to strive for achieving 100% compliance with Quality standards 100% of the time

Skills and experience:

- Current Registration as Registered Nurse
- Tertiary qualifications in Health, Nursing or Social Sciences
- Aged Care Clinical Nurse/RNIC experience
- Experience in working closely with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits:

- Leadership training included with fantastic support from management
- Great advantages and work life family balance
- Impressive Salary Package available

Location: Mackay & Surrounding Areas

Remuneration: $59.43 - $60.70 per hour + Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits (Increases your take home pay) + Extensive range of staff discounts

Classification: QRN2.1 – QRN2.3 determined by demonstrated clinical hours and experience

Additional Benefits

Sign On Bonus $2000

Retention Bonus $2,500 paid at 12 months.

Relocation Package up to $5000 available for relocation to Mackay

Make a Difference Every Day as a Clinical Nurse in Community Services.

BlueCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to strengthen the provision of quality nursing care in the community setting. Being part of our clinical nursing team within our neighbourhood structure,



you will have a dedicated focus on providing nursing care and leadership, support and guidance to other care staff in the provision of quality care that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community.

Your part in our Clinical Team:

As ourClinical Nurse, you will be allocated a client portfolio and have the opportunity to lead and inspire the frontline clinical team through the provision of guidance and mentorship. The role will hone into your effective decision making and clinical experience where you will provide exceptional care whilst responding to clinical nursing issues and concerns.

With our clients’ wellbeing always in mind, you’ll review client care and care plans promoting independence & quality of life, making a real difference to the quality of care we deliver. This includes:

Development, implementation, monitoring and review of care plans

Comprehensive and accurate assessment of residents

Assisting with the orientation of new staff and ongoing professional development

Support in ensuring the service meets all accreditation standards

What makes a difference for us:

You will be an experienced clinician, with considerable experience within an acute or aged care environment. You’ll be an advocate for person-centred care, leading by example through exceptional communication and customer service. You’ll present with:

Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification

Current AHPRA registration

Extensive general nursing experience and demonstrated skills reflective of clinical experience





Ability to liaise with the care team and to provide co-ordinated care

Confidence to manage conflict, pressures and competing priorities

Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with ability to provide leadership, support and mentorship to other team members

Previous community nursing experience and knowledge in community funding is highly desirable

Employee Benefits:

Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Aods) - Northern Qld - Short Term Contracts (Mackay)
🏢 Skilled Nursing
📍 Mackay