Clinical Care Lead – Aged Care Quality & Mentorship

Fairway Bayside Aged Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging benefits

Not-for-profit tax benefits up to $18,

Job summary

Fairway Bayside Aged Care is a not-for-profit 85-bed residential aged care facility in Sandringham seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator to support the Director of Care in clinical operations and resident-centred care. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality, and contribute to contemporary aged care practice.

You will collaborate with residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals to uphold Aged Care Quality Standards, participate in governance, audits, and risk

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in residential aged care.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Personal Care Workers.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, clinical documentation and outcome evaluation.
• Coordinate referrals with GPs, allied health providers, pharmacists, and resident representatives.
• Lead infection prevention and control initiatives and support outbreak management.
• Monitor medication management systems and staff education to ensure safe administration.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions to improve resident safety.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Infection prevention & control

Staff coaching & development

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Nurse registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Fairway Bayside Aged Care is a not-for-profit 85-bed residential aged care facility in Sandringham seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator to support the Director of Care in clinical operations and resident-centred care. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality, and contribute to contemporary aged care practice.

You will collaborate with residents, families, GPs, and allied health professionals to uphold Aged Care Quality Standards, participate in governance, audits, and risk