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Clinical Nurse
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Clinical Nurse
Healthcare & Medical / Clinical/Medical Research
Posted 06/06/2026
Closes 20/06/2026
East Mackay, 4740, Mackay, Queensland
Full time
Not specified
About the Company
Our client is a well-established aged care provider with a strong reputation across the Mackay region. They are known for delivering resident-focused care in a supportive, values-led environment where clinical quality, dignity and genuine connection are central to the way they operate.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse who wants to step into a stable full-time role with social working hours, clear reporting lines and the chance to make a real impact on the confidence and capability of a clinical team.
About the Role
This full-time Clinical Nurse position is based in a 100-bed residential aged care home in Mackay, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager and Facility Manager, you will provide hands-on clinical leadership across the home, supporting Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and care staff to deliver consistent, high-quality resident care.
A key focus of this role will be helping build confidence within the clinical team. You will be visible on the floor, approachable with staff, and able to coach, mentor and guide nurses through clinical decision-making, documentation, escalation, care planning and best-practice aged care standards.
This is not just a compliance-focused position. It is a practical leadership role suited to someone who enjoys developing people, strengthening systems and helping a team feel more capable, supported and accountable.
Key responsibilities include:
You will be an AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse with solid aged care experience and the confidence to guide others. You may already be working as a Clinical Nurse, Senior Registered Nurse, RN Team Leader, Care Coordinator, After Hours Coordinator or experienced aged care RN ready to move into a more structured leadership role.
You will bring strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgement and the ability to communicate clearly with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams. Just as importantly, you will be someone who can build trust with staff, coach in a constructive way and bring calm leadership to a busy residential aged care environment.
To be considered, you will need:
This role offers a rare mix of clinical leadership, lifestyle and support. You will work full-time Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, giving you genuine work-life balance while still operating in a meaningful senior clinical position.
You will have the opportunity to directly influence team culture and care quality in a 100-bed home, while being supported by both the Clinical Manager and Facility Manager.
For candidates considering a move to Mackay, relocation assistance is available and initial accommodation can be provided to help make the transition easier.
Benefits include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex or apply today. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
Our client is a well-established aged care provider with a strong reputation across the Mackay region. They are known for delivering resident-focused care in a supportive, values-led environment where clinical quality, dignity and genuine connection are central to the way they operate.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse who wants to step into a stable full-time role with social working hours, clear reporting lines and the chance to make a real impact on the confidence and capability of a clinical team.
About the Role
This full-time Clinical Nurse position is based in a 100-bed residential aged care home in Mackay, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager and Facility Manager, you will provide hands-on clinical leadership across the home, supporting Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and care staff to deliver consistent, high-quality resident care.
A key focus of this role will be helping build confidence within the clinical team. You will be visible on the floor, approachable with staff, and able to coach, mentor and guide nurses through clinical decision-making, documentation, escalation, care planning and best-practice aged care standards.
This is not just a compliance-focused position. It is a practical leadership role suited to someone who enjoys developing people, strengthening systems and helping a team feel more capable, supported and accountable.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical leadership across a 100-bed aged care home
- Supporting RNs, EENs, AINs and care staff in day-to-day care delivery
- Building confidence, capability and accountability within the clinical team
- Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and care planning
- Supporting accreditation readiness and Aged Care Quality Standards
- Assisting with quality assurance, audits and continuous improvement
- Monitoring resident care, clinical risk, incidents and escalation pathways
- Supporting funding-related documentation, including ACFI/AN-ACC processes
- Working closely with the Clinical Manager and Facility Manager
- Promoting a positive, resident-centred and learning-focused team culture
You will be an AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse with solid aged care experience and the confidence to guide others. You may already be working as a Clinical Nurse, Senior Registered Nurse, RN Team Leader, Care Coordinator, After Hours Coordinator or experienced aged care RN ready to move into a more structured leadership role.
You will bring strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgement and the ability to communicate clearly with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams. Just as importantly, you will be someone who can build trust with staff, coach in a constructive way and bring calm leadership to a busy residential aged care environment.
To be considered, you will need:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in residential aged care
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning capability
- Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and accreditation requirements
- Understanding of AN-ACC, documentation and compliance expectations
- Ability to mentor, coach and support clinical and care teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A practical, approachable and resident-centred leadership style
This role offers a rare mix of clinical leadership, lifestyle and support. You will work full-time Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, giving you genuine work-life balance while still operating in a meaningful senior clinical position.
You will have the opportunity to directly influence team culture and care quality in a 100-bed home, while being supported by both the Clinical Manager and Facility Manager.
For candidates considering a move to Mackay, relocation assistance is available and initial accommodation can be provided to help make the transition easier.
Benefits include:
- Full-time Monday–Friday position
- Social working hours: 8:30am–4:30pm
- 100-bed aged care home with clear leadership support
- Reporting to both the Clinical Manager and Facility Manager
- Opportunity to mentor and build confidence within the clinical team
- Relocation assistance available
- Initial accommodation can be provided
- Coastal Mackay lifestyle with access to the Whitsundays region
For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex or apply today. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
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