Clinical Nurse - Elder Care

Job description

About the role Mater’s Hospital Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for a suitable qualified and dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our, Elder Care Team in the Emergency Department in a maximum term 3 month contract, part-time role 32 hours per week. The Elder Care Team in the Emergency Department aim to see all frail older people presenting to the ED, including from residential aged care facilities (RACFs). The Clinical Nurse provides front line, specialised screening, assessment and care planning of frail older people, to ensure appropriate and coordinated care. They aim to streamline efficient ED processes leading to discharge home or to the ward in a timely manner, to improve health outcomes for older patients presenting to hospital. Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! What you’ll be doing: - Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments for older adults in the ED. - Develop and implement individualised, goal focused, care plans in collaboration with physicians, allied health professionals, and family members. - Provide guidance on falls prevention, delirium manageme...