Clinical Lead role at Resthaven an ‘amazing opportunity’ for Natalie
After making a move from the public healthcare system to not for profit aged care, Natalie Flemming is thoroughly enjoying her role as Resthaven Clinical Lead Community Services, which she commenced in June 2020.
She says, ‘My role as Resthaven Clinical Lead Community Services aims to develop and support the clinical skills of nurses working at two of Resthaven’s community services sites – Resthaven Western Community Services, and Resthaven Paradise & Eastern Community Services.’
‘These sites support older people to continue living independently in their own homes through a range of in-home care and wellness programs, including in-home nursing services.’
‘In my role as Resthaven Clinical Lead Community Services, my goal is to support and mentor the nursing team regarding clinical issues, thereby ensuring the best health outcomes for clients.’
Natalie is an experienced clinical practitioner, having worked at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in various roles since graduating as a Registered Nurse in 2002.
Her previous roles include Nurse Unit Manager, After Hours Clinical Nursing Lead, Nurse Manager for the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service, and Clinical Nurse.
However, a change in focus brought Natalie to Resthaven, where she is putting her clinical skills to use in an aged care setting.
‘I love meeting older people, and fully experience and understand their uniqueness,’ she says.
‘This is part of what makes being a nurse so rewarding.’
‘The Resthaven Clinical Lead Community Services role is a wonderful opportunity for me to work in an area I’m really passionate about.’
‘It’s also a very steep learning curve, which I really welcome.’
Natalie says that her ‘favourite thing about working for Resthaven is the beautiful people I work with! Everyone is so very welcoming and supportive.’
‘I feel a freedom to express myself and be who I really am.’
‘This is so important, as it allows professional growth and promotes inspiration.’
‘I feel that I live Resthaven’s values of trust, dignity, and choice through being a passionate client advocate who has always respected people’s differences, and their right to choose the way they want to live.’
‘The Resthaven Clinical Lead Community Services role allows me to care for older people in a way that is closest to my own personal values and morals.’
‘I thank Resthaven for giving me this amazing opportunity.’
Resthaven works together with older people and their carers throughout metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Fleurieu, Barossa, Riverland and Limestone Coast of South Australia.