Clinical Care Coordinator

Calvary Health Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

APNA membership covered by Calvary

Training and development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care in Wendouree, VIC, is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator to lead clinical teams and ensure high-quality resident care. The role involves governance responsibilities, portfolio management in education, palliative care, and infection control, and reporting to ensure optimal outcomes.

The successful candidate will be an AHPRA-registered nurse with senior aged care management experience, strong HR and IT skills, and a collaborative, resident-centered approach to care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA and no restrictions.
• Senior management experience in aged care.
• Strong knowledge of aged care industry trends and best practices.
• Proven HR management skills and strong negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and adaptability to new software.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and care teams to ensure residents receive exceptional care.
• Prioritize resident and family preferences in care decisions while maintaining dignity.
• Oversee all scheduled AN-ACC reappraisals and assessments as required.
• Hold RNs and ENs accountable for daily case reports and care planning.
• Conduct routine clinical assessments to address gaps in care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

AHPRA registration

HR management

IT literacy

Education

Nurse registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Wendouree, VIC, Australia, 3355
• Permanent
• Closing on: Dec 11 2026

Position Description

Clinical Care Coordinator - Calvary Kelaston, Wendouree VIC

• Join a Leading Australian Healthcare Provider and Make a Meaningful Impact
• Competitive Compensation Packages, Continuous Professional Development, and a Supportive Team Environment Await
• Exciting Full-Time Role

About the Role:

As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you'll lead our clinical and care teams to ensure residents receive exceptional care while nurturing an understanding of their unique identities and experiences. You'll also play a pivotal role in our home's clinical governance and may manage specialized clinical portfolios, such as education, palliative care, and infection control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure comprehensive clinical and specialized nursing care is provided, documented, and tailored to each resident's needs by our clinical staff.
• Prioritize residents and their families in decision-making, considering their preferences, independence, dignity, and identified care-related risks.
• Oversee and conduct all scheduled AN-ACC reappraisals, including mandatory and voluntary assessments, as required.
• Hold Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) accountable for daily case reporting, care planning, and addressing patient concerns promptly.
• Conduct routine clinical assessments to promptly address identified gaps in care.

About you:

• Currently registered as a Nurse with AHPRA, with no restrictions.
• Demonstrated senior management experience in the aged care sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the aged care industry, with a keen eye for emerging trends and best practices.
• Proficiency in managing human resource matters, complemented by strong negotiation skills.
• Skilled in utilizing various information technology tools and software, including Word and Excel, with a quick ability to adapt to new skills as required.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Professional membership to APNA, paid for by Calvary
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

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