Clinical Nurse Consultant | Residential In Reach
Core
Provide clinical assessment, care planning, and management for residents in Residential Aged Care Facilities and the community to prevent avoidable Emergency Department presentations.
Role type
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Nurse Practitioner level)
Builds
Clinical care plans and discharge coordination for older persons with acute illnesses associated with chronic disease and ageing.
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Geriatrics
Required skills
Comprehensive assessment of older persons, care planning, triage and screening, clinical advice, collaboration across health services, discharge coordination
Preferred skills
Post-graduate training in aged care or acute/critical care management, leadership skills
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessments and treatment for RACF and community residents; Provide clinical advice to nursing staff, patients, carers, and healthcare professionals; Triage and screen patient referrals based on clinical need; Support timely discharge of RACF residents from ED/inpatient units and ensure follow-up
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC