Clinical Governance Specialist – Aged Care Quality

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT based at Rivervale, WA, seeks a Clinical Governance Specialist to join the Quality & Innovation team on a max-term, full-time basis until 31 March 2027. The role provides expert advice to the Quality Manager and stakeholders to enhance the care and allied health services.

You will develop and review evidence-based clinical policies, analyse data, support audits and accreditation activities, and assist regulatory submissions under Aged Care Quality Standards.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, continuous improvement, accreditation and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Experience developing and reviewing evidence-based clinical policies and procedures.
• Experience analysing clinical data, practices and audit findings with clear recommendations.
• Experience supporting audits and accreditation plans for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and customer-focused advisory skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and build stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change and provide guidance through change.
• Strong report writing and computer skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout WA.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support to the Quality Manager and stakeholders to enhance care quality.
• Develop and review evidence-based clinical policies and procedures.
• Analyse clinical data and audit findings to inform recommendations.
• Support accreditation activities and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare reports and documentation for audits and governance reviews.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Audits & accreditation

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Change management

Reporting

Driver's licence

Travel WA

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

MS Office

Clinical governance software

Job description

BaptistCare NSW & ACT based at Rivervale, WA, seeks a Clinical Governance Specialist to join the Quality & Innovation team on a max-term, full-time basis until 31 March 2027. The role provides expert advice to the Quality Manager and stakeholders to enhance the care and allied health services.

You will develop and review evidence-based clinical policies, analyse data, support audits and accreditation activities, and assist regulatory submissions under Aged Care Quality Standards.