At UPA, our focus is building a sincere and caring partnership with our consumers to enable them to live a purposeful and independent life in their home for as long as possible. Every decision we make as an organisation comes back to our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Kindness and Inclusiveness.We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team in a 6-month fixed term capacity.We are seeking somebody to provide clinical leadership and case management to the consumers in our care, as well as someone that can provide holistic care to our consumers, including caring for their physical and mental wellbeing as well as their safety. You will be supporting the Facility Manager and utilising your quality and auditing skills in this role.What you will bring to the roleFull unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered NurseExperience in Aged Care Nursing and/or 2+ years general nursing experience, post-registrationFamiliar with the Aged Care Act 1997 and the Documentation and Accountability Manual (DAM)Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to Quality and Aged Care StandardsUnderstanding of the AN-ACC funding modelAffinity and experience (or willingness to gain experience) working with residents with dementiaExcellent communication and clinical problem-solving skillsExcellent Team player who is highly motivatedPrevious experience in providing education including in-service, and staff orientationComputer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet/intranet skills, email communication, and confidence with smart phones and digital devicesKnowledge of Work Health and SafetyA requirement to meet National Accreditation competency – CPD hours of 20 minimum yearly standards.What's in it for youAttractive Compensation: Enjoy competitive salary and access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, including $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment, meals, and accommodation.Convenient Perks: Benefit from free on-site parking and corporate discounts on Medibank Private health insurance. Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing, Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees).Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a friendly and inclusive workplace that promotes work/life balance with flexible working arrangements.Professional Growth: Access workplace education and support to enhance your skills.Community Impact: Seize the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community and improve lives.Additional Benefits: Enjoy free uniforms and an Employee Assistance Program for added support.Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal record check, probity and pre-employment medical checks.To Apply:Simply click on the 'apply now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email ****** find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Recruitment Team at ******.
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