Clinical Nurse Consultant - Community Nursing

• We are expanding our clinical workforce in line to our commitment to delivering high quality community care across QLD

• Newly created Clinical Nurse Consultant role available – Central & North Queensland

• $66.27 – $67.69 per hour + NFP salary packaging benefits + Extensive range of staff discounts

Make a Difference Every Day: Join us as Clinical Nurse Consultant in Community Services.

BlueCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to strengthen the provision of quality nursing care in the community setting.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced community clinician to take the next step in their nursing career.

Your part in our Clinical Team

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant in our team, you will oversee regions providing high quality nursing care and leadership, support and guidance to clinical and non-clinical staff supporting excellence in client outcomes.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant works collaboratively with operational leads, Care Governance and Quality team and the Clinical Education Team supporting the highest level of care delivery. You will ensure care is consistent with the mission of BlueCare and current best practice that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community. A typical day in the role will see you:

• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders providing high standards of leadership and expert clinical advice relating to complex clinical care issues

• Support the delivery of education to the wider team undertaking a wide array of clinical procedures and complex care needs

• Analyse key clinical metrics and trends including incidents, identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives and outcomes working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders

• Implementing and supporting innovative ways of working to support the wider nursing and care service delivery including meeting operational targets ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation

 What makes a difference for us

• Current Registered Nurse Licence and Registration Certificate to practice in the State where employed

• Demonstrated extensive community clinical experience in area of speciality and/or post-graduate qualifications in specialty area or working towards

• Provision of highly developed, flexible and responsive management and clinical leadership skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Framework and Strengthened Standards

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in relevant funding streams

• Demonstrated understanding of person centred, community services delivery, preferably for the frail aged and those with dementia

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Word, Excel)

• Knowledge and demonstrated effective practice with continuous quality improvement practices

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team collaboratively

• Current driver’s licence, with ability to travel across designated service regions in Queensland

 What makes a difference for you? 

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of community and in-home care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living. 

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance 

• 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 

• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others 

• 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  

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.