At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a clinical team while providing exceptional nursing care in the community.
- Company: Join UnitingCare, a trusted community service provider with a compassionate culture.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, employee discounts, paid parental leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safeguarding and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and extensive clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60.7 - 60.7 $ per hour.
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families – Lowood QLD
Be part of our expanding clinical workforce delivering high quality in-home care.
Location: Lowood & The Surrounding Areas
Renumeration: $59.43 – $60.70 per hour + Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits + Extensive range of staff discounts
Classification: QRN2.1 – QRN2.3 determined by demonstrated clinical hours and experience
Make a Difference Every Day as a Clinical Nurse in Community Services. BlueCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to strengthen the provision of quality nursing care in the community setting. Being part of our clinical nursing team within our neighbourhood structure, you will have a dedicated focus on providing nursing care and leadership, support and guidance to other care staff in the provision of quality care that promotes quality of life and enhances the ability of individuals to maintain their independence and remain within their home in the community.
Your part in our Clinical Team:
- As our Clinical Nurse, you will be allocated a client portfolio and have the opportunity to lead and inspire the frontline clinical team through the provision of guidance and mentorship.
- The role will hone into your effective decision making and clinical experience where you will provide exceptional care whilst responding to clinical nursing issues and concerns.
- With our clients' wellbeing always in mind, you'll review client care and care plans promoting independence & quality of life, making a real difference to the quality of care we deliver.
This includes:
- Development, implementation, monitoring and review of care plans
- Comprehensive and accurate assessment of residents
- Assisting with the orientation of new staff and ongoing professional development
- Support in ensuring the service meets all accreditation standards
What makes a difference for us:
- You will be an experienced clinician, with considerable experience within an acute or aged care environment.
- You'll be an advocate for person-centred care, leading by example through exceptional communication and customer service.
- You'll present with a Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive general nursing experience and demonstrated skills reflective of clinical experience.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence - Essential.
- Roadworthy & insured (Third Party Property minimum) vehicle to use for work - Essential.
- Ability to liaise with the care team and to provide co‐ordinated care.
- Confidence to manage conflict, pressures and competing priorities.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with ability to provide leadership, support and mentorship to other team members.
- Previous community nursing experience and knowledge in community funding is highly desirable.
Employee Benefits:
- 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.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
Child safe, Child friendly:
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
- Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children.
- Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services.
- Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
- Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of 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.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.
Clinical Nurse in Lowood employer: UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families is an exceptional employer located in Brisbane, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With benefits like NFP salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to diversity, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career in one of Queensland's largest not-for-profit organisations.
Contact Details:
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families Recruitment Team
