Clinical Nurse

• Join one of Australia's leading health, community and aged care providers
• Permanent full-time position but part time will be considered for the right applicant.
• Excellent salary packaging options available
• Located in Adelaide SA

About the role

The Clinical Nurse role is responsible for supporting the Care Manager to provide clinical supervision, mentoring and leadership to Nursing and Care Worker staff and person-centred care for residents. The Clinical Nurse ensures compliance with legislative requirements to enable us to continue to deliver a high standard of care, services and most importantly a quality lifestyle for our residents.

What you bring

• Registered Nurse with current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) (mandatory)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing aged care
• Commitment to, and experience in, contemporary aged care practice
• Experience and sound ability to support and lead a multi-disciplinary team in a nursing environment
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in assessment and care planning of the older person
• Experience in a clinical leadership role with the ability to manage day to day clinical issues
• Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance in a residential aged care environment including ACFI and accreditation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise, manage and delegate day to day activities in an efficient manner
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• An ongoing commitment to work within the Mission, Vision and Values of Calvary Retirement Communities
• Willingness to undergo a National Police History Check - a current and satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas. Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.