Clinical Nurse

• Come join one of WA's largest Aged Care organisations
• Pay less tax and enjoy the benefits of up to $18,550 salary packaging.
• Join us as a Clinical Nurse and make a difference today

At Southern Cross Care WA, we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

The Clinical Nurse provides leadership and direction to clinical and care employees and ensures residents receive the best clinical care. The Clinical Nurse ensures clinical quality and risk management programs are implemented and followed, while supporting consumer participation in decisions consistent with a person-centered care model.

Caring for the local community since 2002, Frank Prendergast House is centrally located in Success in Perth's southern suburbs. Catering for up to 73 residents.

Our dedicated and well-trained team support our residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents by providing clinical and personal care in a comfortable and compassionate environment.

This position is a permanent full time role.

If you're a dedicated clinical leader looking to make a real impact in a supportive and state-of-the-art aged care setting, we'd love to hear from you.

We'll also be asking you to:

• Support, coordinate and mentor a team of nurses & health care workers.
• Provide clinical leadership, assess & develop capability of nursing staff.
• Coordinate & oversee admissions, and clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement programs. Review & update relevant policies / procedures.
• Consult with SCC WA clinical leads & external medical practitioners to ensure best outcomes for our clients.

About you:

With several years' nursing & clinical team leadership experience under your belt, you also have an in depth understanding of Aged Care Standards and funding instruments.

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Advanced clinical skills including assessment, planning and developing person centred interventions
• Proven track record in leading & driving quality clinical outcomes.
• Well-developed investigation & analytical skills.
• Advanced clinical skills including assessment, planning and developing person centered interventions.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme clearance or willing to obtain.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers / personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one. Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

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