The posting
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available for a Clinical Nurse supporting our clients within the Gold Coast region. Your Role Our team is seeking an experienced and highly capable Clinical Nurse to support clinical governance, quality and compliance activities across our Community Care service. Reporting to the Clinical & Care Partnering Manager, this role is focused on providing clinical guidance, oversight and support to ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred and high-quality care. This is a predominantly office-based position with a strong focus on clinical governance, quality, compliance, case management support and continuous improvement, rather than the provision of direct nursing care. Working closely with operational and clinical teams, you will support the management of complex and high-risk client matters, participate in multidisciplinary team case conferences, undertake clinical reviews and audits, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, assist with client intake and assessments, and provide clinical recommendations to support best-practice care delivery. You will play an integral role in supporting clinical governance, risk management and continuous improvement activities, ensuring clinical practice aligns with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, organisational policies and evidence-based best-practice guidelines. Your Attributes
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse who is passionate about improving client outcomes and supporting the delivery of high-quality care. You will bring:
A caring, supportive and person-centred approach. Strong clinical judgement and the ability to provide sound clinical advice and recommendations. Highly developed communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Excellent documentation, auditing and analytical skills. The ability to provide clinical guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across clinical, operational and care teams. A commitment to clinical excellence, compliance and continuous quality improvement. A strong understanding of contemporary community aged care practice.
How You’ll Benefit You’ll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:
5 weeks annual leave as standard + leave loading Optional not-for-profit salary packaging, meal entertainment cards and novated leases Private health insurance discounts Uniform and laundry allowance Employee Assistance Program
Role Requirements
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Demonstrated nursing experience within aged care and/or community care. Strong knowledge and understanding of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience supporting the assessment and management of complex and high-risk client presentations. Sound knowledge of clinical governance, quality systems, incident management, risk management and continuous quality improvement. Experience undertaking clinical reviews, audits, compliance activities and documentation assessments. Experience participating in case management, care planning and multidisciplinary team discussions. Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills. The ability to analyse clinical information and provide practical recommendations to support quality care outcomes. Experience in community aged care is highly desirable. Current Criminal History Check. Current CPR Certificate. Intermediate to advanced computer skills with the ability to confidently use client management and clinical systems.
