Senior Nursing Consultant

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Nursing Consultant (Registered Nurse) to join our Clinical Excellence team and play a key role in driving clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice across the organisation.

This is a highly influential role that partners closely with executive leaders, operational teams and site clinicians to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Reporting to the General Manager Education and Clinical Speciality, the Senior Nursing Consultant provides expert clinical leadership and advice across safety, quality and clinical governance.

You will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, supporting strategic initiatives, analysing clinical data and trends, guiding complex case management and contributing to organisational improvements that enhance outcomes for our clients.

Why Join Brightwater

• Make a real impact in driving best practice care and outcomes for our clients and residents.
• Join a collaborative and values-driven team.
• Grow your career alongside a leading WA care organisation.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take-home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance.
• BrightwaterPlus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
• MyFitnessPassport access to gyms, studios and pools.
• 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.

What you’ll bring  

• Current Ahpra registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Nursing or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in quality, clinical care and/or aged care.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing clinical risk and quality programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and presenting clinical data.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, clinical governance and quality standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Current valid driver’s license as defined by the Department of Transport of Western Australia (DoTWA).  
• Current National Police Clearance (within 12 months).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Talk to us

If you are a seasoned nurse looking to bring your skills and experience into a caring space, bring your passion and energy to Brightwater—and shape what is possible in our aged care space.

Click Apply and upload your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability. Review the attached job description or contact Zach Ooi, on 0429088113 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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