Clinical Care Coordinator

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit

Heart HQ platform

Fitness Passport

Private health insurance

Wellbeing programs

LinkedIn Training access

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a dedicated Clinical Care Coordinator for our Cootamundra facility. The role supports Registered Nurses and care staff in clinical management, quality care delivery, standards maintenance and a positive work environment.

You will monitor resident care plans, advise on complex nursing needs and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-quality outcomes. Strong leadership, English communication and numeracy are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ Registered Nurse experience in aged care or health-related area.
• Strong leadership and ability to lead care teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and written English communication skills.
• Active role in delivering quality care to frail elderly residents.
• Numeracy skills for reconciliations and statistics.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of elderly needs in residential care settings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the care plans of residents.
• Act as an adviser on complex nursing and care needs.
• Engage in continuous improvement to maintain high care standards.
• Review and update care plan implementations regularly.
• Manage residents’ conditions and progress with accurate documentation.
• Liaise with Doctors, Paramedics, hospitals and other health professionals.

Skills

Nursing experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written English

Numeracy

Elderly care awareness

Education

RN qualification

Job description

We are looking for 1 full-time Clinical Care Coordinator for our facility at Cootamundra, Monday to Friday.

Purpose of Position

The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible and accountable for supporting the Registered Nurses and Care staff in the clinical management of the facility, the delivery of clinical quality care, maintenance of standards and promotion of a positive work environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training and Development
• LinkedIn Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access a digital library of over 6000 courses

Responsibilities include

• Monitor the care plans of residents
• Act as an adviser in response to the complex nursing and care needs of all residents
• Practice continuous improvement activities to maintain a high standard of client care
• Monitor the implementation of care plans and regularly review and update as appropriate
• Manage each resident’s condition and progress, and ensure that documentation is regularly evaluated in accordance to SCC guidelines and accurately reflects ongoing care
• Liaise as required with Doctors, Paramedics, hospitals, health care professionals and other specialist service providers

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ Registered Nurse experience in caring for the aged or health related area
• Strong leadership skills
• Good interpersonal and written English communication skills
• Ability to play an active and positive role as part of our Care Team, providing quality care and support to frail aged people
• Numeracy skills – reconciliations and statistics
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of the elderly in a residential care setting

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.