Clinical Nurse, Residential Aged Care

• Located in Elizabeth
• Full-time
• Fantastic career development opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to further their career in a values driven organisation 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven Clinical Nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional care to join our leadership team. This is a brand-new role which is a blend of actively engaging at the coal face as well as reviewing clinical documentation, systems and analysing trends.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will actively lead and mentor staff ensuring teams are equipped and supported to deliver the best resident-focused care within the Aged Care Quality framework. As a proven performer you will draw upon your high-level clinical management and critical thinking skills to achieve best care outcomes for our residents and families, role modelling our values and leading by example at all times.

If you are a driven nurse who wants to make their mark in an established organisation and progress in your career, we would love to hear from you!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Provide clinical leadership, support, mentoring and education to the clinical and care teams to ensure team members are equipped to deliver high-quality person-centred care for residents
• Provide clinical guidance to ensure a consistent team approach and promoting a multi-disciplinary approach to care, particularly in the areas of care planning, assessment and clinical practice
• Ensure the clinical audit schedule is undertaken in a timely manner with appropriate actions taken to ensure compliance
• Promote and support resident and family participation in decisions consistent with a person-centred care model
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities to promote best practice
• Liaise with Allied Health, Medical Practitioners and other members of the care team to proactively review clinical care
• Support and mentor new and existing care staff to ensure accurate assessments and documentation

View the job description via the vacancy's application page on the AnglicareSA website for the full role requirements.

What do you need to bring?

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current registration with AHPRA
• Strong clinical background with extensive clinical experience as a Registered or Clinical Nurse
• Previous leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor staff to provide excellent care
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, residents and their families
• High level of computer literacy

AnglicareSA is committed to ensuring that our workplace is safe and free from known risks to the health and safety of employees, volunteers, students, and customers. Due to the nature of our services, you will be required to provide AnglicareSA with your COVID-19 vaccination certificate during the selection process. If you cannot comply, you are encouraged to have a conversation with a member of our Recruitment Team about your individual circumstances to find out how this may apply to you.

Who is AnglicareSA?

As SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 65,000 people each year. Our 1,800 staff and 580 volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

What we offer:

• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay
• Internal leadership program available for anyone who joins as a new leader
• Banking benefits, health care discounts, gym membership offers, paid parental leave, and much more
• A very supportive team culture who want to see you succeed!

How to Apply:

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.

If this sounds like you please click on Apply and submit your application!

We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact: Helena Recruitment Business Partner at helena.maniero@anglicaresa.com.au

AnglicareSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage all suitably qualified candidates apply. 

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services.