Clinical Leader | Residential Aged Care

Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $150K

Supportive leadership

Established service

Head office support

Job summary

Redstone Recruitment Pty Ltd is sourcing a Clinical Leader for a Residential Aged Care community on the NSW South Coast. The permanent full-time opportunity offers a close-knit team and strong support from an onsite Facility Manager and clinical colleagues.

You will provide visible clinical leadership, mentor the care team, oversee care planning and ensure high-quality, person-centred care in a well-established service with robust governance.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated leadership in residential aged care
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Proven ability to mentor and support clinical teams

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical leadership and support to the care team.
• Mentor, coach and develop clinical staff to build confidence and capability.
• Oversee care planning, clinical assessments and changes in resident condition.
• Maintain compliance with the Aged Care Standards and quality governance.
• Lead continuous improvement, audits and governance initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health professionals

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical governance

AHPRA RN

Education

RN with AHPRA registration

Job description

Clinical Leader | Residential Aged Care

Permanent Full-time opportunity

About the Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Leader to join an established residential aged care community on the NSW South Coast. This is an intimate care setting with a supportive Facility Manager and onsite clinical team. The service is running well, with an established team and no significant clinical concerns, making this an excellent opportunity for a leader who enjoys developing people, strengthening clinical capability and maintaining high standards of care.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will provide visible clinical leadership, mentor the care team and oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on clinical leadership and support to the care team.
• Mentor, coach and develop clinical staff, building confidence and capability.
• Oversee care planning, clinical assessments and changes in resident condition.
• Maintain compliance with the New Aged Care Standards.
• Lead continuous improvement, audit readiness and clinical governance.
• Build positive relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health professionals.

About You

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within residential aged care.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, compliance and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach and support clinical teams.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary up to $150K
• Strong support from an experienced Facility Manager and onsite clinical team.
• An established service with a stable operating environment with head office support.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact through clinical leadership and team development.