Clinical Lead

Registered / Specialist Nurse - Home Care

Calvary - Adelaide 

About the role

As a member of the Calvary Community Care team, you will deliver quality services to meet the needs of our clients and contribute to a positive experience whilst at Calvary Community Care. Assist in planning, assessing and evaluating our clients needs with the help of our multidisciplinary team, to promote positive health outcomes. The Registered and Enrolled Nurses provide clinical support to our clients and collaborates with our support workers to deliver exceptional care to our clients in the community. As a Specialist Nurse you will be responsible for overseeing nurses in the community as well as contributing to Continuous Improvement projects. Working closely with the Clinical Team Leader, you will foster a culture of positivity, hard work and accountability whilst ensuring quality care is being provided. 

Key Responsibilities

• Mentoring and building relationships with nursing staff on the road
• Providing upskilling and education opportunities for staff
• Monitoring training records, performance appraisals and skills competency
• Monitoring and responding to hazards, incidents and complaints/concerns
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects and accreditation requirements

About You

• AHPRA Registration and current First Aid Certificate
• Recent nursing/clinical experience in the last 5 years or evidence of a refresher course
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Initiative and the desire to continually improve client care
• Capability to prioritise tasks and achieve goals within set timeframes
• Candidates with an understanding of the community nursing sector - Home Care Packages, Department of Veteran Affairs and Commonwealth Home Support Program will be considered favourably
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Professional membership to APNA, paid for by Calvary 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role