Clinical Coordinator - Admissions & Assessments

Palm Lake Group; Toowoomba Regional; Presencial; AUD 99 000 - 121 000; Tempo integral

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Employee Assistance Program

Staff perks

Palm Lake Care Perks

Resumo da oferta

Palm Lake Care Toowoomba is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Clinical Coordinator – Admissions & Assessments role. You will review residents' clinical needs, translate information into precise assessments and care documentation to support the care team from day one.

In this hands-on clinical role, you will guide pre-admission and admission processes, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with families and staff to plan appropriate care and funding outcomes.

Qualificações

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least two years in admissions or assessment roles.
• Strong AN-ACC knowledge and ability to advise on documentation and care planning.
• Solid understanding of residential aged care documentation and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate, high-quality records.
• Clear, respectful communication of clinical requirements to families and teams.
• Good judgement and initiative; able to work independently while collaborating with the team.

Responsabilidades

• Review potential admissions and form a clear picture of each resident's clinical needs.
• Support residents and families through pre-admission and admission with practical guidance.
• Complete clinical assessments accurately and timely; ensure documentation is thorough.
• Identify changes in care needs and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Ensure oxygen or enteral feeding patients are identified early and forms submitted.
• Attend handovers and meetings to share critical clinical information.
• Coach colleagues on documentation to build consistency across the home.
• Support My Aged Care referrals and AN-ACC uplift opportunities.
• Meet regularly with site leaders to review admissions and resident care plans.

Conhecimentos

AHPRA registration (RN)

2+ years admissions/assessments

Clinical assessment & care planning

AN-ACC knowledge

Attention to detail

Clear clinical communication

Judgement & independence

Problem solving

Police check & driver licence

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Overview

Clinical Coordinator – Admissions & AssessmentsResidential Aged Care

Toowoomba | Full-time | Competitive Salary

A great admission starts long before move-in day. It starts with someone who asks the right questions, notices the detail and makes sure the whole care team understands the person behind the paperwork.

Palm Lake Care Toowoomba is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join us as Clinical Coordinator – Admissions & Assessments. You will review the clinical needs of potential and new residents, translate that information into clear and accurate assessments and care documentation, and help colleagues feel confident about the care required from day one. If you are the person who spots what others

may miss, follows through and enjoys sharing your clinical knowledge, this role will feel like a natural fit.

What is on offer

• A competitive salary of up to 110k per annum subject to experience.
• A permanent, full-time role based in Toowoomba
• A hands-on clinical role where your work shapes a safe, well-prepared start for residents
• The opportunity to become a trusted source of guidance for documentation, assessments and AN-ACC
• Support from an established aged care provider, Employee Assistance Program and Palm Lake Care staff perks

What you will do

• Review potential admissions and form a clear picture of each person’s clinical needs and likely care requirements
• Support residents and families through the pre-admission and admission process with calm, practical guidance
• Complete clinical assessments accurately and on time, ensuring documentation is thorough, consistent and genuinely useful to the care team
• Identify changes in care needs and work with our care communities to arrange appropriate referrals
• Make sure residents requiring oxygen or enteral feeding are identified early and the correct forms are completed and submitted
• Attend handovers and relevant meetings so important clinical information is gathered, understood and shared
• Coach and educate colleagues on documentation, helping build confidence and consistency across the home
• Support My Aged Care referrals and appropriate funding outcomes, including identifying potential AN-ACC uplifts
• Meet regularly with site leaders to review planned admissions, reports and resident care requirements

What you will bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• At least two years’ experience in a similar clinical, admissions or assessment-focused role
• A sound understanding of clinical assessment, care planning and residential aged care documentation
• Strong AN-ACC knowledge and the confidence to become a go-to clinical resource across Palm Lake Care
• An eye for detail—you care about getting the information right because you know good documentation supports good care
• The ability to explain clinical requirements clearly, respectfully and without jargon
• Good judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently while staying connected with the wider team
• A practical approach to problem-solving and confidence negotiating positive outcomes
• A current National Police Check and current C class driver licence

Why join Palm Lake Care?

• Join a team that believes belonging and connection are fundamental to ageing well
• Use your clinical judgement where it counts—helping every resident arrive with their needs understood and their care team prepared
• Work in a culture where people listen, share knowledge and contribute to caring communities
• Access free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Enjoy Palm Lake Care Perks, including complimentary beverages, treats, fruit and snacks

Are you our clinical admissions superstar?

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.