Job Description
About the opportunity
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Our Client is a long-established residential aged care provider with strong roots in the Newcastle community. They are looking for an experienced Clinical Leader to take responsibility for clinical care across a large residential aged care home.
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Importantly, you'll be joining a home with a stable Registered Nurse workforce and limited agency use, allowing you to spend more time developing your team, strengthening clinical practice and improving resident outcomes.
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You'll work closely with the Facility Manager and have the support of a Clinical Care Coordinator beneath you, creating a clear management structure across the home.
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The role
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This is a visible clinical leadership position with a strong focus on clinical governance, staff development and quality improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading and supporting Registered Nurses and care teams
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Mentoring and developing the Clinical Care Coordinator
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Overseeing resident assessments, care planning and clinical reviews
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Monitoring clinical indicators, incidents, risks and resident outcomes
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Supporting AN-ACC and accurate clinical documentation
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Leading clinical audits and continuous improvement initiatives
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Maintaining strong medication management and clinical governance
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Supporting accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance
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Building strong relationships with residents, families, GPs and allied health
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Working closely with the Facility Manager to maintain a positive team culture
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About you
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You'll be an approachable and confident clinical leader who can maintain high standards while still bringing people along with you.
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You'll ideally bring:
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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Strong residential aged care experience
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Previous clinical leadership or management experience
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Sound knowledge of clinical governance and care planning
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Experience with AN-ACC, audits and continuous improvement
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Strong coaching, mentoring and performance management skills
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Confidence managing clinical risk, compliance and quality
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Why consider this opportunity?
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This is a chance to step into an established home where the foundations are already there.
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Rather than walking into constant staffing challenges, you'll have a reliable RN team, limited agency reliance and a dedicated Clinical Care Coordinator to support the day-to-day clinical function.
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For someone who genuinely enjoys developing nurses, strengthening systems and building a strong clinical culture, there is plenty of scope to make an impact.

📌 Care Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 New South Wales