Clinical Care Coordinator- Centennial Lodge

Royal Freemasons; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal & entertainment card

Supportive culture

Professional development

EAP program

Meaningful work

Job summary

Royal Freemasons Centennial Lodge is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator to lead resident-focused clinical care across night shifts, guiding a multidisciplinary team and ensuring compliance with aged care standards. You will oversee assessments, planning and documentation while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

This permanent night role runs Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30pm to 7:30am, offering opportunities for professional development and a supportive not-for-profit workplace culture that

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as an RN.
• At least 5 years' RN experience in a clinical leadership role within aged care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop clinical teams.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Act, Standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship to Team Leaders and care staff.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, evaluation and documentation; ensure person-centred care.
• Monitor residents with complex, acute, palliative and high-risk needs.
• Oversee wound management, audits and quality improvement.
• Assist with clinical reporting and compliance with aged care standards.
• Manage after-hours clinical issues, staffing and roster backfill.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Clinical decision making

Computer literacy

Aged Care Act & standards

Mentoring & team development

Risk identification

Documentation systems

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Clinical Care Coordinator- Centennial Lodge

Royal Freemasons is seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Care Coordinator (Grade 5) to join our team at Centennial Lodge Residential Aged Care.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident-focused clinical care, while providing guidance, support and clinical leadership to your team.

Working Collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure high-quality care delivery that promotes dignity, wellbeing and individual needs of our residents.

This permanent night duty position is ideal for a clinically strong Registered Nurse with proven leadership experience in aged care.

Working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30pm to 7:30am, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate resident care, support and mentor staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care throughout the night shift.

Your Responsibilies:

• Provide clinical leadership, support and mentorship to Team Leaders and care staff
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, care evaluations and clinical documentation
  Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and best-practice clinical outcomes
• Monitor and support residents with complex, acute, palliative and high-risk care needs
• Oversee wound management, clinical audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with clinical reporting and compliance with aged care standards
• Manage after-hours clinical issues, staffing requirements and roster backfilling as required

Who You Are:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Ideally, a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical leadership role within aged care
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with clinical documentation systems
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills
• Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance requirements
• Proven ability to identify clinical risks, implement corrective actions and prepare clinical reports
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing clinical teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional resident outcomes

Why Join Royal Freemasons Centennial Lodge?

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
• Additional meal and entertainment card benefits of up to $2,650 per year
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day

Mandatory Requirements:

• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination and annual Influenza vaccination (highly encouraged in line with aged care best practice)
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Full Australian working rights