Clinical Nurse

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   Work Type: Permanent

   Salary Range: $100,001 - $120,000

   Whats on Offer: Lead infection control, mentor clinical teams and drive quality care outcomes in a rewarding aged care leadership role.

Description

Are you an experienced aged care Registered Nurse looking to step into a leadership role where you can influence clinical outcomes, mentor teams, and drive best-practice infection prevention and control?
 
We're partnering with a respected aged care provider to recruit a Clinical Nurse – Infection Prevention & Control for a well-established residential service in Bundaberg. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior RN or Clinical Nurse who enjoys balancing hands-on clinical care with quality, compliance, and staff development responsibilities.
 
Working closely with the Residential Manager and broader leadership team, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, high-quality environment for residents while supporting staff to deliver exceptional care.
 
About the Role
This is a full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight, primarily across morning shifts. The role combines infection prevention leadership with clinical oversight, making it ideal for a nurse who enjoys both strategic and operational responsibilities.
 
You'll lead infection control initiatives across the home while supporting the clinical team, contributing to quality improvement activities, and stepping into floor-based RN support when required.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) programs across the facility
• Coordinate outbreak preparedness, response, and reporting
• Deliver education, coaching, and mentoring to nursing and care teams
• Conduct audits and monitor compliance with infection control standards
• Support quality improvement and accreditation activities
• Ensure adequate PPE and infection control resources are maintained
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to staff
• Assist with resident assessments, documentation, and care planning
• Support RN shift coverage when operationally required

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 4 years' experience within residential aged care
• Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse, Clinical Lead, or senior RN highly regarded
• Infection Prevention & Control qualification preferred (Willingness to undertake IPC training if not currently qualified)
• Strong knowledge of aged care standards, compliance, and clinical governance
• Experience mentoring and supporting multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to leadership

• Competitive rate of $53.45 per hour plus super & salary packaging
• Full-time permanent position
• Primarily morning shifts (8:00am – 4:00pm)
• Opportunity to lead infection control initiatives and influence clinical outcomes
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture
• Professional development opportunities, including IPC training support
• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates
• Immediate start available

• Leadership role with genuine influence across the service
• Small-household model with just 50 residents across four lodges
• Dedicated memory support unit onsite
• Strong focus on quality care, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to build specialised expertise in Infection Prevention & Control
• Stable, values-driven organisation with an established presence in aged care

• A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role
• Honest market insight on salary, growth, and where the sector is moving
• Discreet, professional handling at every stage. We do not share your details without permission
• Ongoing support post placement, because the right fit matters longer than the offer date