Job Description
Registered Nurse – Disability Health & Clinical Advisor (12month Mat leave Cover)
n
Melbourne CBD | Full-time or Part-time will be considered | Hybrid working. Applications close: Friday 25th September ****. Competitive salary $119,462 + Super + Salary Packaging
n
Job number:******
n
At Yooralla, we've been supporting people with disability to live the lives they choose for more than 100 years. We're now seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (5+ years' experience) to step into a key clinical advisory role within our Disability Health Team.
n
If you're ready to use your clinical expertise to influence practice, uplift capability and contribute to high‐quality NDIS supports across Victoria, this is a role where your impact is truly felt.
n
Why join Yooralla?
n
As Victoria's most established disability service provider, you'll be part of a team that values partnership, advocacy and person‐centred clinical excellence. You'll also enjoy:
n
n
Hybrid working arrangements and Melbourne CBD office location
n
The chance to influence organisation‐wide clinical practice
n
A supportive team of experienced Registered Nurses
n
Extensive salary packaging options
n
Opportunities for professional growth in disability health, leadership and education
n
n
About the Role
n
Reporting to the Director, Disability Health, you will act as a clinical leader and advisor, supporting safe, high‐quality disability‐related health services across Yooralla.
n
You will collaborate with a multi‐disciplinary team, support operational managers with complex clinical care planning, and ensure contemporary, evidence‐based practice is embedded across the organisation.
n
This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who enjoys autonomy, education, problem‐solving and influencing best practice within a values‐driven organisation.
n
Key Responsibilities
n
In this impactful role, you will:
n




Clinical Assessment & Planning
n
n
Complete holistic health assessments and develop tailored health support plans
n
Contribute expert advice on complex health needs, infection control and preventative health strategies
n
Support protected hospital discharges and continuity of complex support
n
n
Leadership, Education & Capability Building
n
n
Deliver individualised clinical training for support workers
n
Conduct competency assessments for staff involved in health supports
n
Provide expert delegation and supervision of care
n
n
Quality, Safety & Improvement
n
n
Review incidents and provide clinical insights to strengthen practice
n
Undertake audits related to health and clinical care
n
Inform and refine policies, procedures and practice frameworks
n
Identify opportunities to improve systems and client outcomes
n
n
Collaboration & Advocacy
n
n
Work closely with clients, families and support networks to empower informed decision‐making
n
Promote equitable access to health care and positive health outcomes
n
Advocate for human rights and uphold NDIS Practice Standards
n
n
What You Bring
n
Mandatory
n
n
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
n
Current AHPRA registration
n
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse
n
NDIS Worker Screening Check
n
Evidence of Australian work rights
n
International Police Check (if applicable)
n
Current First aid & CPR
n
n
Desired
n
n
Experience in disability, community, or complex care nursing
n
Knowledge of the Australian health system and NDIS
n
Experience in education, training, or quality improvement
n
Postgraduate qualifications in health or vocational education
n
n
Our Commitment to Diversity
n
Yooralla proudly reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

📌 Registered Nurse - Disability Health & Clinical Advisor (Mat Leave Cover) (Victoria)
🏢 Careers
📍 Victoria