Registered Nurse (Clinical Care Partner)

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our caring and dynamic team, to provide clinical guidance for safe and effective in-home support services to our valued Clients

This role is being re-advertised, previous applicants need not re-apply

About us:

Just Better Care has offices in all States and Territories, providing high-quality, person-centred care to people in their own homes. For over 20 years, we have been supporting people to live independently and stay connected to their local community.

Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible

The Registered Nurse ensures that all Clients have individualised health care plans in place that reflect their changing needs, and that care is delivered in accordance with the relevant Professional and Industry Standards, and all legislative requirements.

The role provides effective clinical leadership, supervision, training and support to staff.

The position is permanent part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE), based out of our Charlestown office with regular travel to clients' homes in the Newcastle and Hunter area.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments at Client’s residence; incorporate input from Client's family and carers, reports from medical and Allied Health professionals, and feedback from care staff
In partnership with Care Partner/Client Services Manager (non-clinical), develop suitable individualised care plans to address the needs of each Client
Monitor Client wellbeing and service outcomes to determine any changing clinical needs, via service feedback from care staff, healthcare summaries and hospital discharge summaries
Deliver orientation, annual refresher and Client-specific training to care staff; assess and certify staff competency
Provide phone consulting to care staff regarding clinical or medical issues arising during Client care; manage incident reporting of any medical incident including monthly review / analysis of underlying causes and care improvement opportunities
Act as Subject Matter Expert for all clinical issues, standards, compliance; contribute to the development of best-practice care plan templates; manage related external relationships, including clinical liaison and reporting for Just Better Care Australia, Aged Care Commission and NDIS

About you:

Caring, compassionate and friendly
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and conflict management skills
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships

What you will need:

Current Registered Nurse registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Evidence of continued professional development in accordance with the AHPRA standards
Demonstrate a professional, confident approach to understanding Clients’ needs and ensuring positive outcomes
Awareness of current National Aged Care and NDIS Standards
Experience in staff training and competency assessment
Current Australian Drivers Licence and reliable, registered and insured vehicle

Desirable:

Previous employment experience in community care or disability/aged care or community services sector
Knowledge of, and experience in developing, health care plans to the clinical standards required by Aged Care Quality standards and NDIS requirements
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles

Why Join Us:

Be part of a supportive, inclusive and professional team
Collaborate with RNs/Clinical Care Partners at our 40+ offices nationally, and with Just Better Care’s national Clinical Support team
Access comprehensive clinical procedures, forms and resources, including best-practice care plan templates, updated regularly
Make a real difference in the lives of Clients and their families