Clinical Nurse
Core
Deliver person-centred geriatric care to residents in residential aged care homes, focusing on wellbeing, independence, and quality of life while preventing avoidable hospital presentations.
Role type
Senior IC clinical nurse (geriatrics)
Builds
Specialist geriatric services for older people in community-based residential settings
Domain
Healthcare + Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, care coordination, management of complex health needs, BPSD management, clinical judgement, problem-solving, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Person-centred care approach, age-friendly care principles, relationship building with families and staff, service improvement contribution
Responsibilities
Conduct clinical assessments, coordinate care plans, educate and support residents and families, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor health status to prevent hospital admissions
Seniority
Mid-level, experienced IC