Clinical Partner - Nursing

HammondCare; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Hybrid work options

Discounts on services

Healthcare memberships

Counselling support

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonuses

Staff development

Referral bonus

Job summary

HammondCare, a not-for-profit charity delivering aged, home, dementia and palliative care, seeks a part-time Home Care Registered Nurse (Clinical Partner) in the Hunter–Cardiff region. You will assess needs, develop and review care plans, and deliver clinical care in clients’ homes, traveling between HammondCare sites as required.

Applicants must be an AHPRA-registered RN, with strong communication, teamwork and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a focus on advocacy and person-centred care.
• Ability to travel between HammondCare sites and services to support clients at home.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical care needs and develop and review individualised care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical care in partnership with clients and stakeholders.
• Travel to client homes within the Hunter/Cardiff region to support high-quality care.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Empathy

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA Div 1)

Tools

Electronic health records

Care coordination tools

Job description

HammondCare Home Care is currently looking for an experienced permanent, part time, Home Care Registered Nurse – Known within HammondCare as a Clinical Partner to support the team in the Hunter - Cardiff region 3 days a week.

About the role

The Clinical Partner (Home Care Registered Nurse) works within HammondCare’s Mission in Action to deliver high-quality, person-centred clinical care that supports clients to live well in their own home. The role provides evidence-based, best practice clinical care holistically, to individuals, ensuring their unique goals, needs and preferences are understood and addressed. This role is focused on assessing clinical care needs, developing, and reviewing care plans and delivering excellent clinical care in partnership with clients and key stakeholders. The role works collaboratively with the care management team to ensure the best outcomes for clients in the community setting and provides guidance to care staff to ensure the safe and continuous delivery of high-quality clinical care. The clinical partner will be travelling to Cardiff , Waratah, and surrounding suburbs in the Newcastle region.

How we care for you while you care for others

Your wellbeing matters to us, so we offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships – access to a network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

About you

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• Nursing qualification and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1, General).
• A current driver’s license and the ability to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
• Passion for and previous experience in client-focused service delivery in aged and community/home care settings.
• Knowledge of the Aged and Home Care Reforms and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to advocacy and person-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently across multiple sites.
• Excellent administrative and computer skills, including digital health records and care coordination tools.
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Nursing experience in aged care and community care.
• Ability to identify and implement innovations in care delivery and service improvement.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checking.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.