Description:
About Us
RSL Care SA is an innovative, progressive, and proud not-for-profit provider in Aged Care. We are recognised as a trusted provider of accommodation, care and support that delivers fundamental supportive solutions to meet the changing needs of the ex-service and wider community. Our mission is to support veterans, their dependents, and the broader Australian community through a range of integrated retirement living and aged care services.
About the Role
We are currently seeking dynamic and reliable Clinical Nurse Consultant (Level 3) to join our team at our Murray Bridge facility.
The duties and responsibilities of this role are:
- CNC Scope of Practice, referring to the Residential Care Manager when issues arise outside of this scope.
- Working in conjunction with the Residential Care Manager is accountable for the day-to-day delivery of innovative, high quality clinical and care service provision to resident/clients in accordance with the organisation's philosophy, policies and procedures.
- Ensure the provision of high levels of clinical care to all residents either directly or as part of the clinical and care team in ways that support the development & maintenance of physical, psychological and social well-being & reflects contemporary practice.
- Ensure all residents’ rights, responsibilities, confidentiality and privacy are maintained in all matters, paying particular regard to resident’s sense of independence and choice.
- Provide appropriate levels of supervision to Clinical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and care staff as required to ensure the professional delivery of services in line with our values and policies.
- Ensure all assigned assessments, documentation, care plans and reviews are carried out in a professional, efficient and timely manner so as to meet the objectives of good clinical care, accreditation and funding requirements.
- Work in a manner that fosters within the team a high level of staff satisfaction and a culture of learning, continuing improvement and accountability.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Minimum of 3 years experience as an RN in Aged Care.
- Relevant qualifications (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing).
- Unrestricted Registration with AHPRA.
- Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (or desire to work towards same or similar)
- Demonstrated experience and a passion for working in Aged Care.
- Comprehensive clinical knowledge, particularly to age related issues, and experience working with contemporary practices in an aged care environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership qualities
- Ability to understand and adapt to different clients' processes.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including Booster shot) and 2024 Seasonal Influenza vaccination.
- NDIS clearance or willingness to obtain same.
If you are passionate about a career in Aged Care in a progressive organisation and have a commitment to contributing positively to the lives of our residents, then we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, upload your Covering Letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position and your CV outlining your work history.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.