Aged Care Clinical Quality & Compliance Leader

Good Shepherd Lodge; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

Good Shepherd Lodge is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in clinical governance, quality and compliance to join as Clinical Quality and Compliance Advisor. You will work with an experienced leadership team to strengthen systems and drive improvements across Mackay services.

You will analyze clinical data, review incidents and support accreditation readiness, turning insights into practical changes for residents and teams.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• At least three years’ experience in aged care, healthcare quality, clinical governance or compliance.
• Sound knowledge of aged care legislation, quality standards and resident rights.
• Experience in clinical auditing, quality improvement, incident investigation and accreditation preparation.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Confidence using clinical data and quality management systems.
• A current National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Support our Clinical Governance Framework and monitor compliance with aged care legislation, the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate clinical audits, report findings and follow up corrective actions to assess their effectiveness.
• Analyse clinical indicators, incidents, complaints and resident feedback to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, SIRS processes and clinical risk reviews.
• Coordinate continuous improvement activities and assist teams with accreditation and regulatory reviews.
• Review policies and procedures and provide practical education, coaching and guidance.
• Prepare clear, accurate quality and compliance reports for leadership and governance committees.
• Promote resident rights, culturally safe care and meaningful participation by residents and their chosen supporters.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Quality improvement

Clinical governance

Auditing

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Lead Auditor training

Job description

Good Shepherd Lodge is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in clinical governance, quality and compliance to join as Clinical Quality and Compliance Advisor. You will work with an experienced leadership team to strengthen systems and drive improvements across Mackay services.

You will analyze clinical data, review incidents and support accreditation readiness, turning insights into practical changes for residents and teams.