Working closely with the existing Clinical Care Manager and Service Manager, you will provide clinical oversight of our 6-bed overnight respite facility. This position is a job-share role working in partnership with our existing Clinical Care Manager. You will work closely together to ensure continuity of clinical leadership, communication and care across the service.
Key responsibilities
- Providing clinical leadership and oversight of client care
- Completing clinical assessments and developing and reviewing care plans
- Monitoring client health and responding to changing clinical needs
- Providing clinical guidance, mentoring and support to care staff
- Supporting staff management, supervision and clinical competency
- Overseeing medication management and clinical documentation
- Maintaining robust infection prevention and control practices
- Identifying and managing clinical risks
- Supporting incident management and follow-up
- Liaising with GPs, allied health professionals, families and other health providers
About you
- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
- Experience in aged care, community care, respite or a similar environment
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and staff management experience
- Infection Prevention and Control qualifications and/or experience
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to lead, mentor and support a care team
- Strong clinical governance and risk management knowledge
- Excellent organisational and documentation skills
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a leadership team
About us
Waratah Care is a local not-for-profit organisation with more than 30 years of experience supporting people and families in the Coffs Harbour community. We are a small, dedicated team where clinical leadership is highly valued and where you can make a genuine difference.