Clinical Specialist - Aged Care (RN) - South East
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a Clinical Specialist role within a boutique residential aged care home in Melbourne's south-east.
This newly established position will play an important role in strengthening clinical practice, supporting nursing capability and driving quality and clinical governance across a medium sized residential aged care service.
Working closely with the General Manager, Care Manager and wider clinical team, you will provide clinical expertise, hands-on guidance and mentorship to support high standards of resident care, clinical risk management and continuous improvement.
This is an ideal opportunity for a clinically strong RN who enjoys being visible within a service, supporting nursing teams and contributing to best-practice clinical care.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Provide clinical expertise and guidance across the residential aged care home.
- Support clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
- Coach, mentor and develop the clinical capability of Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses.
- Provide specialist guidance in wound management, clinical assessment and complex resident care.
- Support new resident admissions and the management of complex clinical presentations.
- Review and refine clinical policies, procedures and care processes.
- Work collaboratively with the General Manager, Care Manager, Quality resource and AN-ACC Coordinator.
- Promote best-practice clinical standards and safe, person-centred care.
- Support clinical decision-making, education and ongoing professional development within the nursing team.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive hourly rate: $65-$70 per hour + superannuation, depending on experience.
- Monday-Friday schedule: Enjoy a predominantly weekday-based role.
- Newly established position: Play an active role in developing and strengthening clinical practice.
- Collaborative leadership team: Work closely with site leadership, nursing and quality colleagues.
- Professional impact: Support nursing capability, improve clinical outcomes and contribute to ongoing quality initiative
About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Strong clinical experience within residential aged care.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership, mentoring and Care Management experience.
- Expert knowledge of clinical governance, quality and risk management.
- Strong wound management and clinical assessment skills.
- Confidence supporting nursing teams with complex clinical matters.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A hands-on, collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to resident care.
Experience in dementia care and supporting clinical teams through continuous improvement initiatives will be highly regarded.
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Clinical Specialist - Aged Care in Melbourne employer: Redstone Recruitment
Join a respected aged care provider in Warragul as a Quality & Education Officer, where your expertise will directly influence care quality and support clinical excellence. Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, and a hands-on role that allows you to drive continuous improvement in a close-knit environment. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to exceptional care, this position offers a rewarding career path in a meaningful sector.
