- Southport, Gold Coast QLD
- Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Permanent Full-Time
- Pool vehicles available for client visits
- Competitive Salary $120,000 -$130,000 base plus super
Are you a passionate Clinical Nurse looking to step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise can make a genuine impact?
Our client is a rapidly growing community healthcare and disability services provider that has expanded from just 65 employees to over 300 staff. With continued growth across their nursing services division, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Clinical Nurse to join their leadership team.
Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role supporting a team of 10 Registered Nurses while helping drive clinical excellence, compliance and quality outcomes across community-based services.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position that combines clinical oversight, wound management expertise, assessments, compliance and team support.
You will become the key clinical escalation point for community nurses requiring guidance and support, particularly in relation to complex wound management and clinical decision-making.
The role offers a blend of office-based leadership and community engagement, providing variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to a team of 10 Registered Nurses
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex clinical matters
- Lead and support best-practice wound management across the service
- Review referrals and conduct comprehensive client assessments
- Develop, review and update care plans
- Ensure service agreements and clinical documentation remain compliant and current
- Maintain accurate records within the organisation’s electronic clinical management system
- Support clinical governance, quality improvement and compliance activities
- Conduct community visits and clinical reviews as required
- Oversee care planning and clinical supports including :
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes Management
- Seizure Management
- Medication Support
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
- Previous experience in a senior clinical, leadership or coordination role
- Advanced wound care knowledge and experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong understanding of clinical governance and compliance requirements
- Ability to work autonomously while supporting a geographically dispersed team
Highly Regarded
- Community nursing experience
- Primary healthcare experience
- Disability, NDIS or community services experience
- Wound care certifications or advanced wound management training
Technology & Systems
This role requires a high level of computer literacy and confidence working within electronic clinical systems.
You will be responsible for reviewing referrals, maintaining care plans, managing service agreements and ensuring accurate compliance documentation. As such, you will bring:
- Advanced computer skills
- Experience using electronic clinical management systems
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel
- Excellent documentation and data management abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence learning and navigating new software platforms
Why Apply?
- Monday to Friday role – enjoy your weekends
- Work closely with an experienced Director of Nursing
- Lead and mentor a dedicated team of Registered Nurses
- Be recognised as the wound care expert within the organisation
- Join a rapidly growing provider making a positive impact in the community
- Southport location with a supportive and collaborative culture
If you’re a clinically strong Registered Nurse with a passion for wound management, leadership and community healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise meets purpose, leadership, and community impact—this is it.
�� Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
How to Apply
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Hannah D’Souza Recruiter on 02 90 243 253 or email hannah.dsouza@healthcareaustralia.com.au
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