About the role

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
Solid 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 cooperative 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.

📌 Clinical Care Manager – Part Time Job Share Coffs Harbour
🏢 Waratah Respite Services
📍 Coffs Harbour