Join our amazing team in Kintyre Lodge in Dubbo as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Maternity leave cover- Max Term full-time position Where compassionate leadership meets clinical excellence. Key Benefits: As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and fitness passport Access to in-house and online training programs Supportive, positive team environment Real opportunities for career growth About the Role Located in the vibrant regional city of Dubbo, BaptistCare Kintyre Lodge is a welcoming, homely aged care home, offering 81 single bedrooms. The Lodge, which is located next to BaptistCare Kintyre Retirement Village, offers 24-hour care. As the Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will deliver advanced clinical assessment and support to residents while providing strong clinical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Registered Nurses within the Aged Care Home. Drawing on your expertise, leadership abilities, and effective communication skills, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality clinical care. With a deep understanding of best‑practice clinical standards, you will lead, motivate, and educate care teams to drive continuous improvement across the home. This role also provides the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in areas such as palliative care or dementia care, while maintaining a broad and comprehensive clinical practice. Key Requirements Essential Qualifications and Experience: Registered Nurse with post-registration qualification relevant to aged care. 12 months working in the clinical area of the qualification or in aged care. Demonstrated clinical leadership. Demonstrated understanding and application of adult learning principles. Essential Competencies: Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards. Understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promotion of the organisation’s values through interactions at work. Desirable Qualifications, Competencies, and Experiences: Clinical leadership in an aged care setting. Three or more years' experience in Aged Care. Other Important Information: Weekend work may be required. This position description and your letter of offer outline the terms and conditions of your employment. Completion of all prescribed mandatory training and participation in an annual plan and appraisal development process. Undergo a Police Background Check, and if relevant, an NDIS check. The position description is not a complete list of what is expected from you in your role. Additional tasks may be required by BaptistCare, having regard to your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience. About Us: We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference. If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply’’ and attach your resume. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system. BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ. Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.