Clinical Nurse Consultant

About Us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

About the opportunity 

When passionate people come together, they can make a real difference in the lives of others. That’s why, we’re looking for a Full Time Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our Residential team to lead the develop clinical practices in Strategic Quality and Service Excellence across Uniting based in Garden Suburb. 

This role is responsible to ensure Uniting delivers market leading clinical services, particularly in expertise/specialization by guiding the process of clinical practice improvement, ensuing clinical practices are research based, innovative and up-to-date, leading clinical service delivery and consultancy strategy and contributing to service-related professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing analysis of relevant research and operational information and assisting managers to evaluate and integrate the information they receive.
• Coordinating and maintaining team management systems and ensuring relevant information is input on a consistent and regular basis.
• Providing a collection of relevant data to assist with budgeting, the operation of the team and production of regular reports.
• Conducting specialised studies as required, providing insights into the operation of the team and the organisation.

• Provide expert clinical advice on Advanced Care Planning and area of specialization care to patients, carers and healthcare providers

About You

• Current AHPRA registration, Registered Nurse with minimum 5 years nursing experience including 12 months minimum in Aged Care.
• Postgraduate qualifications in aged care, health service management or similar 
• Knowledge of best practice within clinical nurse education, including legislative and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage others in learning and development

Benefits & culture 

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. As an employee of Uniting you can benefit from:

• Salary packaging
• Paid travel entitlement
• Ongoing training & development

For Further Information Contact: Peter Chittick on (02) 6674 7506

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check and Reference Checks.