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Clinical Nurse Specialist (Ipswich)

Ipswich • Ipswich, Queensland 4305, Australia • Part-time
AI Job Summary
  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
  • Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience in community or aged care settings.
  • Strong experience in complex wound care and catheter management, including assessment and patient/carer education.

Role Type

Permanent • Part-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

About Us

Harwell Home Care is a trusted, family-owned, DVA and Support@Home approved provider of in-home care services, dedicated to supporting veterans with dignity and compassion. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team and lead the delivery of complex clinical care in the community.

What We’re Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with demonstrated capability in community or aged care settings

• Strong experience in wound care, catheter care, and complex case management

• Proven clinical leadership and mentoring skills

• A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain

• Unrestricted work rights in Australia

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Commitment to best practice, holistic care, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

Monday to Friday schedule

Travel cost coverage

Competitive hourly rate

Additional pay for nights, weekends, and public holiday

Supportive and approachable management

A values-driven, collaborative team culture

Meaningful work that positively impacts veterans’ lives

Birthday and service milestone gifts

Annual Year-End Party

Company Culture Engagement Activities

Regular check-ins and ongoing support from your leader

Access to accredited training and professional development

Key Responsibilities

Complex Wound Care

• Conduct thorough wound assessments (including photography, measurements, and staging)

• Develop and implement individualized wound management plans

• Evaluate dressing types, advanced therapies, and negative pressure wound options

Catheter Management

• Insert, maintain, and troubleshoot indwelling (IDC) and suprapubic (SPC) catheters

• Educate patients and carers on proper catheter care, infection prevention, and early signs of complications

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Perform holistic in-home assessments (covering physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors)

• Develop and review person-centered care plans in collaboration with allied health and medical teams

• Coordinate referrals to relevant health and community services

Clinical Leadership

• Mentor and support junior nurses and student placements in the community

• Lead and contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, and best-practice guidelines

• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives

If you’re a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist looking to make a real impact and support our nation’s veterans, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your application via Seek.