Clinical Care Coordinator

Respect; Riverside; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training & development

Onsite leadership

Friendly workplace

Long-term career

Job summary

Respect, a major aged care provider in Regional Australia, seeks a Clinical Care Coordinator for Riverside Gardens on the NSW Mid North Coast. You will mentor the care team, develop person-centred care plans, and deliver safe, high-quality clinical care in a collaborative environment.

With a Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration, you’ll have at least 2 years’ aged care experience, strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills, and a commitment to accreditation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing in residential aged care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and clinical software.
• Solid understanding of aged care accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission of new residents and develop person-centred care plans with healthcare professionals.
• Lead and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Provide hands-on nursing care including medication administration and wound care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure infection control practices.
• Communicate with residents, families, and external providers while driving quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Infection control awareness

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical software systems

Job description

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
• Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
• Opportunities to grow your career
• Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out and holiday accommodation!

About The Role

Located in Nambucca Heads on the beautiful NSW Mid North Coast, Riverside Gardens offers the opportunity to build a rewarding aged care career in a relaxed and welcoming coastal community. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care while creating a supportive and homely environment for both residents and staff. With a strong focus on teamwork, genuine connection and person-centred care, Riverside Gardens is a place where you can make a meaningful difference while growing your career.

This full-time role offers the chance to bring your clinical knowledge to a professional, supportive team and play a meaningful role in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. You will have the opportunity to mentor and guide nursing staff, contribute to care planning, and collaborate closely with residents, families, and management, making a real difference in the quality of care provided. If you are ready to step up, take on more responsibility, and have your skills recognised in a role that truly makes an impact, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and shape the future of clinical care within our facility.

No two days are the same! As Clinical Care Coordinator you will:

• Coordinate the admission of new residents, completing comprehensive assessments and developing person-centred care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Lead, mentor, and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality clinical care and positive resident outcomes.
• Provide hands-on nursing care, including medication administration, wound management, and ongoing clinical monitoring.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, oversee infection control practices, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and audits.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and external healthcare providers while driving quality improvement initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience in residential aged care, with experience in a similar clinical care role highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and evidence-based practice skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Proficient computer and information management skills, including Microsoft applications and clinical software systems.
• Sound understanding of the aged care accreditation process and ability to meet Aged Care Worker Screening legislative requirements.

Perks & Benefits

• As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
• Training and development pathways
• Supportive leaders who are onsite
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care