Clinical Support Nurse (RN Level 2)

Share The Care! 

Carers ACT is all about caring. Caring for our Carers, our Community and our Colleagues. 

Make a difference by sharing your passion. 

Carers ACT encourages all staff to make a difference in the lives of Carers. Your passion for the work you do each day can make a difference in the lives of family members or friends who provide assistance with the tasks of daily living to someone who lives with a disability, a medical condition, a mental illness or is frail and aged. 

Come and work with us and be one of the voices for carers in the ACT and work with industry and government to make Canberra a more carer-friendly community. 

About the role 

As a Clinical Support Nurse (Level 2 Registered nurse), you are responsible for ensuring client intake, assessment, and care planning processes are clinically sound, person-centred, and aligned with organisational and legislative standards. Your core responsibilities are focused on providing nursing expertise in the assessment of clients with dementia, supporting supervisors and support workers to deliver safe and quality care, and embedding clinical governance practices within our respite cottages. You will model professional behaviours that build staff capability, promote a culture of safety and respect, and contribute to high-quality outcomes for carers and clients. You will work closely with the Carers ACT Quality team who are responsible for clinical governance across the delivery of our services.

Work will be completed Monday - Friday only. Specific days will be negotiated with the successful applicants. We have two positions available:

• One position based in Crace - 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)

• One position based in Isaacs - 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
  

Your duties will include: 

• Clinical Assessment of older adults seeking to engage with Carers ACT services 

• Clinical advice and support to non-clinicians within our organisation including education and competency assessment 

• Risk, safety and compliance activities within the clinical governance scope 

• Community engagement 

• Quality and continuous improvement activities 

About You: 

Essential 

• WWVP with NDIS Check (or willing to obtain) 

• Police Check 

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

• Experience working in the Aged Care Sector 

Desirable 

• 5 years post graduate experience (as a Registered Nurse in Australia) 

• Prior experience in an acute care clinical setting 

• Undertaking audit and compliance activities as they relate to the Strengthened Aged Care Standards 

• Experience mentoring and educating nonclinical staff 

At Carers ACT, we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment and promoting a strong work-life balance. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:  

• Care-Friendly Environment: We prioritise creating a care-friendly organisation where every employee feels supported and included.  

• Competitive Remuneration: We offer competitive salaries within the sector, recognising and valuing your skills and contributions.  

• Salary Packaging: Take advantage of our NFP salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay, providing you with additional financial benefits.  

• Commitment to Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer various opportunities for learning and development. From formal training programs to informal mentoring, we support your continuous development.  

• Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your work commute hassle-free and cost-effective.  

We offer stability and security with a part time, ongoing position, allowing you to make a long-term impact and contribute to our organisation's success.

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If you would like to be considered for this role, please click APPLY NOW and send your current CV with a cover letter summarising your skills and experience.  

We will interview as we receive applications, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Carers ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our team, representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.