Clinical Nurse – Residential Aged Care (Gold Coast)

About the role

BlueCare is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse to provide expert clinical leadership and high‑quality resident‑centred care across its residential aged‑care facilities on the Gold Coast. You will support care staff, guide complex clinical decisions and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and advice for complex resident care needs.
• Develop, implement and review resident care plans to promote health and wellbeing.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Mentor and supervise care staff, supporting their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, legislation and clinical governance.
• Support timely ACFI assessments to optimise funding outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, residents, families and external stakeholders.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management and WHS activities.

Required profile

• Current AHPRA‑registered RN qualification (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent).
• Extensive general nursing experience with strong clinical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).
• Understanding of person‑centred, resident‑based care delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to meet probity and compliance checks.

Required skills

• Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI)
• Clinical documentation
• Computer skills for accurate record‑keeping

What we offer

• Hourly rate $59.43 – $60.70 + superannuation.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Employee discounts, wellbeing programs and assistance services.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks partner leave after 6 months.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave.