Clinical Coordinator - Admission & Assessments

Palm Lake Group; Donnybrook; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Milestone rewards

Palm Lake Perks

Job summary

Palm Lake Care in Beachmere is seeking a Clinical Coordinator - Admission & Assessments (RN) to drive accurate assessments and care plan development. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliant documentation, and coordinate ANACC reviews to optimise resident funding.

Successful candidates will hold an RN with AHPRA, have ANACC knowledge and strong communication skills to engage with residents, families, and care staff while supporting continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and ANACC knowledge.
• Experience with funding rules and ANACC validations.
• Ability to lead, educate and coordinate care teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform foundational assessments and document resident needs accurately.
• Develop individual care plans and manage ANACC reviews via My Aged Care.
• Coordinate referrals to ensure funding and communicate with teams.

Skills

Registered Nurse

AHPRA registration

ANACC knowledge

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Budgeting awareness

Coordination

Education

RN qualification with AHPRA

Tools

My Aged Care

Autumn Care

Job description

Clinical Coordinator - Admission & Assessments (Registered Nurse - ANAAC Coordinator)

Beachmere | Full Time

Having the resources to make a difference & a great place to work.

At Palm Lake Care we are different. Family-owned and operated with over 40 years of experience, we are passionate and proactive about supporting every resident to live their best life.

About You

You have to match our energy and drive to truly make a difference. You will understand every resident is someone’s mother, father, sibling or spouse and your responsibility as Clinical Coordinator - Admission & Assessments puts you in the front line of creating a better future for them by ensuring we are appropriately financially resourced. You will deliver a disciplined approach to the implementation of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) to achieve Palm Lake Care financial KPIs by appropriately balancing care needs and resident choice. To be successful requires active listening and true leadership that others want to follow, you must be willing to travel to other communities and work within a broader team. You are a passionate and effective educator able to motivate and guide the behaviour of busy colleagues. In your role, you accomplish this task by applying comprehension supported by a steadfast dedication to achieving successful documentation results.

About Your Role

As the Clinical Coordinator - Admission & Assessments, you will be primarily responsible for foundational assessment and quality documentation of resident needs, and development of individual care plans. Also required will be the management and referral for ANACC reviews through My Aged Care, to ensure resident funding. You will communicate with clinical and care colleagues, management, and residents on an ongoing basis to ensure quality documentation outcomes.

The dignity and integrity of each resident’s independence will be based on your comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments, and your engagement in nursing practices, allowing you to understand and see the positive changes firsthand.

About Your Experience

• Registered Nurse qualification with current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ANACC, including assessments, claims submissions and working within policies and guidelines.
• Proven knowledge of current trends in nursing and current clinical expertise in health and aged care.
• Understanding of new Aged Care Quality Standards and the relationship with ANACC.
• Demonstrated previous experience with funding business rules and assessment procedures, including ANACC validations.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, particularly in the development and maintenance of relationships with older people, general practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
• Ability to coordinate work, including the ability to establish priorities to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Knowledge of Autumn Care would be highly regarded.
• Experience in commissioning an aged care facility would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Rates - including weekend and overtime penalties
• Work-life Balance with a variety of shifts available
• Training & Development - Ongoing on-the-job training and online training specifically designed to support you in your role and prepare you for professional growth opportunities
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
• Palm Lake Care Perks - We offer a selection of complimentary beverages, treats, fruits and bites for staff to enjoy
• Supportive team culture - Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

Join a Team That Cares!

We believe belonging and connection are fundamental rights of ageing. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and want to work in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you! and become part of a team that truly cares.

Our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals of all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and life experiences because every perspective makes us a better care community.

All applicants must provide a valid national police check and undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.

Please note, all Palm Lake Care Communities are smoke-free workplaces.