Posted 02 Oct ****
Description
About the Company:
Essential Nursing and Disability Services is a diversity-led NDIS care and community services provider committed to excellence in everything we do. Our unique team partners with stakeholders to deliver person-focused caring services across the disability sector, ensuring each participant receives the support they need to thrive. We recognise that every participant has individual needs, aspirations, and preferences. That's why we take the time to listen, understand, and tailor our services to ensure each person can achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilled life at home and within their community.
About the role:
We are seeking Clinical Team Leaders for Port Hedland region.
The Clinical Team Leader is responsible for both clinical leadership and operational leadership within an Essential Nursing and Disability Services (ENDS) NDIS residential Supported Independent Living (SIL) house (s) and related community supports. This hybrid role provides day-to-day management of the house (s), leadership and supervision of Support Workers, and ensures safe, clinically competent, person-centered care aligned with participant goals, clinical requirements, and ENDS policies. You'll work closely with the Service Delivery Lead to maintain compliance, support staff capability, and ensure participants receive consistent, clinically competent care aligned with their goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Governance
Provide clinical oversight, assessments and escalation of participant health needs
Ensure safe medication management (MARs, administration, storage, documentation)
Lead infection control practices and clinical risk management
Ensure care plans, assessments and clinical documentation are accurate and current
Operational & House Leadership
Lead daily operations of SIL houses to ensure smooth, protected service delivery
Support rostering, shift coverage and operational workflows
Ensure a safe,



clean and well-maintained house environment
Manage stock, PPE, medication supplies and operational readiness
Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentoring of Support Workers
Support onboarding and on-the-job competency development
Address performance issues early and escalte appropriately
Promote a respectful, accountable and values-driven team culture
Ensure incidents, hazards and near misses are reported in QUASR within timeframes
Support investigations and completion of corrective actions
Maintain compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, WHS and ENDS policies
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate effectively with participants, families, guardians, allied health, GPS and pharmacies
Coordinate clinical and therapy appointments and follow-up actions
Ensure timely communication of medication changes and clinical updates
About You
You are a confident and experienced clinical leader who thrives in a rapid-paced, community-based care environment. You have demonstrated experience supporting people with complex clinical needs, including spinal cord injuries, tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, and complex behaviours.
You are organised, proactive, and able to balance sound clinical judgement with operational priorities while maintaining high standards of care, safety, and compliance.
You bring:
Strong clinical decision-making and attention to detail
Excellent communication and documentation skills
A genuine commitment to person-centred, values-led care
Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse)
Minimum 5 years of paid RN experience




At least 2–3 years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in a clinical, disability, community care, or similar service environment.
Current First Aid & CPR
National Police Clearance
NDIS Worker Screening (or ability to obtain)
Valid WA Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle (as required)
Evidence of required vaccinations
Ability to provide two professional references
Highly Regarded
Experience in NDIS, disability, SIL or community-based services
Confidence using systems such as ShiftCare, QUASR, Employment Hero, SharePoint or MS Office
Experience supervising or leading support teams
What's on offer?
Novated lease - saving on tax
Positive and Inclusive work culture
Company Overview
Essential Nursing and Disability Services is a diversity-led NDIS care and community services provider committed to excellence in everything we do. Our unique team partners with stakeholders to deliver person-focused caring services across the disability sector, ensuring each participant receives the support they need to thrive. We recognise that every participant has individual needs, aspirations, and preferences. That's why we take the time to listen, understand, and tailor our services to ensure each person can achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilled life at home and within their community. With decades of collective experience in disability support and nursing care, our team brings profound expertise to every interaction. This experience, combined with ongoing professional development and a commitment to best practice, ensures we deliver care that is both compassionate and technically excellent. We believe in the power of community connection for enhancing wellbeing and quality of life. Beyond providing direct support services, we actively engage with local communities to create inclusive environments where all people can participate and contribute meaningfully.
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