Clinical Care Partner

Ach Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing program and EAP

Discounted health insurance (BUPA)

Flexible hours

Job summary

ACH Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as a Care Partner (Clinical). You will provide clinical guidance, oversight for complex care, and support a multidisciplinary team to improve customer outcomes in the community and residential settings.

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate post-discharge and palliative care as part of a person-centred approach. Travel within the community is required.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably within aged care, community care, chronic disease management, or care coordination.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience supporting customers with complex care needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary aged care standards, clinical governance, risk management, and professional nursing obligations.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound clinical judgement and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Strong clinical documentation, care planning, and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, reviews, co design and update care plans identifying clinical and care needs.
• Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to older individuals.
• Support customers with complex clinical needs and chronic health conditions.
• Review hospital discharge summaries and support in coordinating post-discharge care requirements.
• Assisting with palliative and end-of-life care coordination.
• Identify, document, manage and escalation clinical deterioration, risks, and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide clinical advice, education, and practical support to Care Partners and other team members.
• Support customers and families to understand clinical recommendations, risks, and available care options.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Autonomy

Clinical judgment

Risk management

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Job description

ACH Group is an award-winning, not-for-profit aged care organisation, supporting older people to live good lives since 1952. Today we are proud to employ a workforce of over 2,000 dedicated individuals across metropolitan Adelaide.

At ACH Group, we are redefining where a career in aged care can take you.

Be supported with ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and clear pathways for promotion. With over 200 unique roles across care, allied health, nursing, hospitality, business and administration teams, there are plenty of opportunities to upskill and grow your career in aged care with us.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to join our team as a Care Partner (Clinical).

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with a person-centred approach to care, supporting older people to remain independent, and well-supported in their own homes.

As a Care Partner (Clinical), you will work closely with a team of Care Partners, customers, families, and healthcare professionals to provide clinical guidance and oversight for customers with more complex care needs. You will play a key role in supporting positive customer outcomes while helping to build the clinical capability of the team.

About the Role

Working collaboratively with a team of Care Partners, you will assist in managing customers with complex health conditions, support care planning, and ensure clinical risks are identified and managed appropriately.

• Conduct assessments, reviews, co design and update care plans identifying clinical and care needs.
• Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to older individuals.
• Support customers with complex clinical needs and chronic health conditions.
• Review hospital discharge summaries and support in coordinating post-discharge care requirements.
• Assisting with palliative and end-of-life care coordination.
• Identify, document, manage and escalation clinical deterioration, risks, and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide clinical advice, education, and practical support to Care Partners and other team members.
• Support customers and families to understand clinical recommendations, risks, and available care options.
• Liaise with GPs, specialists, hospitals, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and community services.
• Contribute to clinical governance, continuous improvement, incident review, and evidence-informed practice.
• Maintain accurate, timely and defensible clinical documentation.
• Deliver services in accordance with professional standards, organisational policies, aged care requirements, and scope of practice.
• Build effective relationships with external stakeholders, including carers, medical professionals, and community services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably within aged care, community care, chronic disease management, or care coordination.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience supporting customers with complex care needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary aged care standards, clinical governance, risk management, and professional nursing obligations.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound clinical judgement and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Strong clinical documentation, care planning, and risk assessment skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to person-centred care and customer choice.
• Commitment to maintaining professional development and evidence-informed practice.

Current driver's licence as you will be required to travel within the community, as well as a National Criminal History Record Check.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Use your clinical expertise to influence customer outcomes and support colleagues.
• Enjoy a diverse and rewarding role with autonomy and flexibility.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys working autonomously, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and using your clinical expertise to support older people with complex needs, we would welcome your application.

If you want to join our amazing team, we can offer you:

• Career development with inhouse upskilling and external learning opportunities.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm.
• Friendly, supportive, and inclusive culture that values diversity and employee wellbeing.
• Financial advice for HESTA members, our preferred superannuation supplier.
• Wellbeing program including free employee assistance program.
• Discounted Corporate Membership - Health Insurance – BUPA.

For a full list of benefits, visit https://achgroup.org.au/benefits

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum for living expenses and $2,650 for meals/entertainment to reduce your tax. We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (e.g. discounted private health).
ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.