Build your clinical career with autonomy – and the support to succeed.

Are you an experienced aged care Registered Nurse looking for greater variety, professional growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact?

As a Clinical Specialist with Provider Assist, you’ll work autonomously across a diverse range of aged care services while remaining connected to an experienced, supportive team. You’ll have transparent expectations, proven systems and access to coaching and subject‑matter expertise – giving you the confidence to exercise professional judgement without feeling like you’re working alone.

This is a fly/drive-in, fly/drive-out role involving a mix of metropolitan, regional and interstate placements. It offers the opportunity to broaden your experience across:

Clinical practice and AN-ACC

The Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

Quality improvement and clinical projects

Short-term clinical and leadership support

You’ll develop highly sought-after capabilities while helping aged care providers deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Why join Provider Assist?

Provider Assist supports aged care organisations to navigate change, strengthen clinical governance and continually improve the quality of care they provide. You’ll be part of a team that values quality, accountability, curiosity and practical solutions. We’ll support your development through structured onboarding, coaching, mentoring, reflective practice and access to experienced clinical and quality specialists.

The role is designed to help you:

Strengthen your clinical reasoning and professional practice

Build experience relevant to maintaining your nursing registration and ongoing professional development

Develop practical knowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

Grow your confidence in quality, governance, education and clinical leadership

Work autonomously within clear boundaries, with support readily available





Stay connected to industry changes and emerging expectations in aged care

You’ll also receive attractive remuneration and become part of a positive, collaborative organisation doing things differently in aged care.

About you

You are a Registered Nurse who takes pride in the quality of your work. You are comfortable making sound clinical decisions, asking for support when needed and adapting your approach to different services and environments.

Ideally, you will bring:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

At least 12 months’ experience in the aged care sector

At least six months’ experience in a role such as Clinical Coordinator, Quality Coordinator, Clinical Manager, Quality Manager or Facility Manager

Experience completing resident assessments, developing care plans and applying strong clinical reasoning

A commitment to safe, evidence-informed and person-centred care

An interest in becoming highly skilled in the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

The ability to build trust and productive relationships quickly

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Strong emotional intelligence and professional judgement

A passion for coaching, mentoring and supporting others to succeed

Confidence learning and navigating different clinical systems and Microsoft 365

Resilience, adaptability and a practical approach to solving problems

A growth mindset and willingness to seek feedback, reflect and continue learning

The ability and willingness to travel regularly

Most importantly,



you will share our commitment to improving aged care and strengthening outcomes for older people.

The role

Your work will vary according to each client’s needs, but a typical engagement may involve:

Travelling to an aged care service for a short-term placement. Depending on the location, you may stay close to home or travel regionally or interstate, commonly departing Monday and returning Friday.

Building strong relationships with clients and understanding their clinical, operational and quality priorities.

Working independently within an agreed scope, while maintaining regular contact with your Provider Assist team.

Completing comprehensive resident assessments and using clinical reasoning to identify risks, needs and opportunities to improve care.

Developing clear, accurate and person-centred clinical documentation and care plans.

Supporting clinical practice and AN-ACC processes.

Applying the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards through reviews, audits, education, reporting and quality-improvement activities.

Coaching and educating team members to build confidence, capability and sustainable practice.

Contributing to clinical and quality projects.

Providing short-term support in key clinical roles, with clear responsibilities, boundaries and access to guidance from Provider Assist specialists.

Identifying and escalating clinical or quality risks appropriately and contributing to practical, sustainable solutions.

Autonomy with support

We know that genuine autonomy does not mean being left on your own.

You’ll be trusted to apply your expertise, organise your work and make professional decisions within your scope. At the same time, you’ll have access to clear service frameworks, regular check-ins, clinical guidance, mentoring and escalation pathways.

This balance allows you to build independence while knowing that experienced support is always within reach.

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📌 Clinical Specialist - Registered Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Provider Assist
📍 Melbourne