About the opportunity
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.
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.
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.
The role
This is a visible clinical leadership position with a strong focus on clinical governance, staff development and quality improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting Registered Nurses and care teams
Mentoring and developing the Clinical Care Coordinator
Overseeing resident assessments, care planning and clinical reviews
Monitoring clinical indicators, incidents, risks and resident outcomes
Supporting AN-ACC and accurate clinical documentation
Leading clinical audits and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintaining robust medication management and clinical governance
Supporting accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance




Building solid relationships with residents, families, GPs and allied health
Working closely with the Facility Manager to maintain a positive team culture
About you
You'll be an approachable and confident clinical leader who can maintain high standards while still bringing people along with you.
You'll ideally bring:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Strong residential aged care experience
Previous clinical leadership or management experience
Sound knowledge of clinical governance and care planning
Experience with AN-ACC, audits and continuous improvement
Strong coaching, mentoring and performance management skills
Confidence managing clinical risk, compliance and quality
Why consider this opportunity?
This is a chance to step into an established home where the foundations are already there.
Rather than walking into constant staffing challenges, you'll have a stable RN team, limited agency reliance and a dedicated Clinical Care Coordinator to support the day-to-day clinical function.
For someone who genuinely enjoys
developing nurses, strengthening systems and building a strong clinical culture
, there is plenty of scope to make an impact.
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📌 Care Manager (Newcastle)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Newcastle