Clinical Manager/Educator - Rathgar Lodge

UPA Corporation Bhd; Grafton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging up to $15,900 living;

Annual AHPRA registration fees covered

Vehicle for work-related travel

Employee Wellness Program $200/year

Retention bonus up to $500

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing education and training

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

UPA Aged Care Solutions in Grafton NSW is seeking an experienced and inspiring full-time Clinical Manager/Educator to join Rathgar in Grafton. This role blends hands-on nursing with clinical leadership and education in a residential care setting.

You will work four morning shifts as a Registered Nurse on the floor and one day weekly in the Clinical Manager/Educator role, delivering high-quality, person-centred care while mentoring staff for excellence across care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA nursing registration.
• Minimum of four years’ post-registration experience, including at least three years in a relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership with a focus on coaching and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care during four morning shifts as a Registered Nurse.
• Lead clinical care delivery in line with best-practice standards.
• Coach, mentor and educate nursing staff to build clinical capability and team culture.
• Drive continuous quality improvement in resident care.
• Oversee clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to maintain a safe, positive care environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff coaching

Flexible and proactive

Person-centred care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Clinical Manager/Educator - Rathgar Lodge

UPA Corporation Bhd – Grafton NSW

Full time

1d ago , from Our Mob - Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring full-time Clinical Manager/Educator to join our residential care clinical team at Rathgar in Grafton.

This role combines hands-on nursing with clinical leadership and education. You will work four days per week as a Registered Nurse on the floor, on morning shifts, and one day per week in the Clinical Manager/Educator role.

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, empower nursing staff, and provide clinical guidance to support excellence across all aspects of care delivery.

Join a values-led organisation where your contribution will make a meaningful difference to residents, colleagues, and the wider community.

Clinical Manager/Educator – Full-Time

Rathgar | Grafton

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring full-time Clinical Manager/Educator to join our residential care clinical team at Rathgar in Grafton.

This role combines hands-on nursing with clinical leadership and education. You will work four days per week as a Registered Nurse on the floor, on morning shifts, and one day per week in the Clinical Manager/Educator role.

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, empower nursing staff, and provide clinical guidance to support excellence across all aspects of care delivery.

Join a values-led organisation where your contribution will make a meaningful difference to residents, colleagues, and the wider community.

About the Role

As Clinical Manager/Educator, you will be responsible for:

• Providing direct nursing care during your four morning shifts as a Registered Nurse.

• Leading clinical care delivery in line with best-practice standards.

• Coaching, mentoring, and educating nursing staff to build clinical capability and a strong team culture.

• Driving continuous quality improvement in resident care.

• Overseeing clinical documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Collaborating with senior leadership to maintain a safe, positive, and supportive care environment.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA nursing registration.

• A minimum of four years’ post-registration experience, including at least three years in a relevant specialty.

• Demonstrated clinical leadership capability, with a strong focus on coaching and staff development.

• A flexible, proactive, and person-centred approach.

Desirable

• Experience within aged care services.

• Postgraduate qualifications in Gerontology, Palliative Care, or Education.

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based care and clinical systems.

Why Work With UPA?

At UPA Aged Care Solutions, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice is valued. We offer competitive remuneration, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits.

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment expenses, subject to eligibility.

• Annual AHPRA registration fees covered.

• Platinum Membership with the Australian College of Nursing.

• Tool-of-trade vehicle for work-related travel.

• Access to our Employee Wellness Program, including $200 annually for wellbeing.

• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.

• Ongoing education, training, and professional support.

• A supportive, friendly, and purpose-driven workplace culture.

About Us

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Kindness, and Inclusiveness guide everything we do. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we welcome people who share our commitment to excellence in care.

Pre-Employment Screening

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of:

• Proof of right to work in Australia.

• A National Criminal History Check.

• Other relevant pre-employment checks.

• Vaccination requirements in line with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy.

We welcome applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.