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About Us
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven, non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW. With a team of 1,400 staff and an annual turnover exceeding $100 million, UPA is committed to delivering high-quality care across:

- Residential Aged Care
- Home Care Services

The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Manager to lead the clinical care team at Woodlands Lodge in Wallsend, Newcastle. This role is key in ensuring residents receive exceptional, evidence-based care that enhances their quality of life.

Your Role
As Clinical Manager, you will:

- Conduct clinical assessments and implement evidence-based practices to improve resident outcomes.
- Guide and support nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure best care practices.
- Develop, monitor, and update personalised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and medical professionals.
- Audit clinical forms, review incident reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide leadership in quality improvement, policy development, and clinical protocol implementation.
- Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
- Assess staff competencies, identify training needs, and coordinate professional development.
- Evaluate facility services, including hygiene, cleaning, meal delivery, and overall resident experience.

What We Offer





- Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment).
- $500 retention bonus for permanent employees.
- Support for AHPRA registration, including payment of annual fees.
- Platinum membership with the Australian College of Nursing.
- Versatile working arrangements to support work/life balance.
- Access to Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
- A welcoming and supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

What You Bring

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant nursing field (minimum 12 months clinical experience).
- Minimum 4 years post-registration experience, including 3 years in a specialised area.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Commitment to providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
- Solid time management and adaptability to changing care needs.
- Proficiency in using clinical software and documentation tools.

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Visit to learn more about us.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

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