About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who will provide direct clinical services, provide feedback/advice to other Afford staff and external health professionals on customer needs, and support the development of staff in providing quality services to our clients.

You will provide clinical leadership and specialty related education to staff within Afford services. The CNS will initiate and utilise research and quality activities for evidence-based practice and outcome focussed service. The CNS will coordinate the clinical nursing activities and outcomes of customers they are working with.

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Australian Health Professional Registration Authority registration for a Registered Nurse (RN) Division 1.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the disability or community services sector.
• Demonstrated ability to work with other roles (including non-registered health professionals) to build their understanding and skills to improve customer outcomes.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to priorities competing demands.
• Experience with working in an environment that requires a focus on consumer needs and expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different functions across Afford.
• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and client information management systems.
• Current ‘C’ class drivers’ licence.

About Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford) 

Afford is a not-for-profit organisation committed to giving our customers every opportunity to live their best life. As one of the largest and longest-serving providers of disability services in Australia we support more than 6,000 people every year by championing individual choice and enriching the lives of those we care for.

Our Vision is to provide innovative and flexible high-quality support that will genuinely enhance the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.

Afford is a recognised employer and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including;

• Ongoing professional development and paid training.
• Fun and supportive workplace culture.
• Not for profit salary packaging, and discounts on a range of products and services including gym memberships.

Afford is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we support and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate. We are for all people, regardless of difference, and know that the more inclusive we are the stronger our work culture and the better our service delivery will be. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, experience, merit and business need.