Clinical Nurse at Wesley Mission Queensland

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Person-Centred Care, Communication, Assessment, Care Planning, Supervision, Mentoring, Documentation, Quality Standards, Risk Management, Cultural Safety, Holistic Assessments, Palliative Care, Wound Care, Infection Prevention, Team Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

About Us People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters Home care means something different to everyone. At Wesley Mission Queensland, we care with a purpose. Our Community Aged Care team is more than just a workplace, it’s a community built on compassion, dignity, and respect. Why Join WMQ’s Community Aged Care Team! It is deeply rewarding and a chance to build genuine relationships, provide comfort and dignity to support our customers in maintaining their independence and quality of life. It is more than just care, it is about creating a warm, respectful and environment where every individual feels valued and heard. For those who are compassionate, patient, and committed to person-centred care, aged care work is not just a job, it’s a calling. Why Join WMQ’s Support at Home – Clinical Sinnamon Park Team? Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care. Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing. Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more Your Role as a Clinical Nurse The Clinical Nurse provides advanced clinical oversight and ensures compliance across all areas of resident care in accordance with organisational policies, legislative requirements and professional standards. The role delivers high-level clinical leadership, advice, education and supervision to Level 1 Registered Nurses and Disability Support Workers, ensuring safe, contemporary and person-centred care. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessing residents’ care needs, developing and evaluating care strategies, overseeing care planning and documentation, and supporting high-quality clinical outcomes that enhance residents’ quality of life. You will empower individuals to live more independently, safely and meaningfully by: Upholding and role-modelling the highest standards of privacy, dignity, confidentiality and ethical practice, ensuring care is inclusive, culturally safe and responsive to the diverse needs, abilities and choices of SDA residents. Providing advanced clinical leadership and oversight, actively listening to residents and their support networks, and ensuring individual goals, preferences, risks and supports are accurately assessed, documented and embedded into person-centred support plans in line with NDIS principles. Leading clear, compassionate and professional communication with residents, families, guardians, allied health professionals and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making, continuity of care and positive participant experience. Conducting and overseeing comprehensive holistic assessments, care planning, implementation and review using a biopsychosocial framework to maximise independence, health, wellbeing and safety, including complex health needs and palliative or end-of-life support where required. Providing clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Disability Support Workers, Assistants in Nursing and Personal Care Workers, and acting as a role model for contemporary, evidence-based and rights-focused practice. Maintaining and developing advanced clinical expertise across relevant specialty areas including disability nursing, SDA, young adults, complex and high-intensity supports, palliative care, pain management, wound care and infection prevention and control. Prioritising and coordinating clinical workload safely and effectively, ensuring clinical governance, risk management and continuity of care, and working collaboratively with CNs/CNCs, Service Managers and operational leaders to investigate and manage incidents, complaints and clinical issues in accordance with organisational policy and NDIS Quality and Safeguards requirements. What We’re Looking For We are seeking a senior Registered Nurse with strong clinical leadership experience and a commitment to excellence in Disability Support Care. The successful candidate will have: Current APHRA registration with relevant post-registration qualifications or equivalent senior nursing experience. Advanced clinical expertise with a strong understanding of contemporary nursing practice, care documentation, and quality standards. Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to drive continuous improvement, meet SDA accreditation requirements, and lead significant clinical and administrative initiatives. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with residents, families, and health professionals. Proven ability to work autonomously, supervise and mentor staff, and contribute to clinical governance and service improvement. Strong computer literacy and a willingness to work in accordance with WMQ policies, legislative requirements, and compliance obligations, including travel as required. Essential Requirements Bachelor of Nursing APHRA Registration Queensland Drivers Licence Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. NDIS Workers Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing CPR About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do. WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Ready to Join Us? Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day. Click Apply today! Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy. https://youtu.be/s7CMHvukbQY Why WMQ? We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members: Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace! Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse provides advanced clinical oversight and ensures compliance across all areas of resident care, delivering high-level clinical leadership and supervision. Responsibilities include assessing care needs, developing care strategies, and supporting high-quality clinical outcomes.