From $35.53 per hour + casual loading, allowances and superannuation
Make a meaningful impact in your community
Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Nurse to support the delivery of high‑quality aged and community care services across our region. If you’re passionate about person‑centred care and want to contribute to a service that genuinely improves lives, this role offers the opportunity to do just that.
Why Join Glen Innes Severn Council?
Working with us means being part of a team that values professionalism, collaboration and community impact. You’ll enjoy:
Salary packaging options (including novated leasing and remote area housing benefits)
Long service leave after 5 years
Corporate wellbeing programs
Employee vaccinations and PPE supplied
Ongoing training and professional development
About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse, you will deliver safe, evidence‑based clinical care aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards, NSW Health requirements and Council policies. You will play a key role in clinical governance, risk management and continuous improvement across Council’s aged and community care programs.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver clinical assessments, care plans, wound care, medication support and chronic disease monitoring
Identify and escalate clinical deterioration; maintain accurate clinical documentation
Work collaboratively with Participants, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams
Promote wellbeing, independence and culturally safe, person‑centred care
Manage clinical risks, incidents, infection control and safe work practices
Provide clinical guidance, mentoring and training to support workers and new staff
Liaise with GPs, allied health, hospitals and external providers to coordinate care
Maintain accurate records, prepare reports and contribute to service planning and improvement
About You
Essential
Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
Clinical experience in aged care, community nursing or chronic disease management
Strong assessment and care‑planning capability
Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance
High‑level communication, documentation and digital literacy
Ability to work collaboratively with Participants, families and multidisciplinary teams
Current NSW Driver Licence, National Police Check and WWCC
Desirable
Postgraduate qualifications in Aged Care, Community Health or Chronic Disease
Experience in local government or community‑based service delivery
Knowledge of My Aged Care and the Support at Home Program
Experience delivering staff or clinical training
Interested In Applying?
Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
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Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
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Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Bernard Smith - General Manager
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