Clinical Team Leader

Regis; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Training support

Flexible shifts

Circle of Care

Job summary

Regis is seeking a Clinical Team Leader at Regis Whitfield, Cairns, to lead clinical care and coordinate resident support. You will partner with the Clinical Care Manager to ensure safe, high‑quality, person‑centred services and manage care planning and documentation in line with standards.

You will monitor clinical risk, support complex needs, contribute to governance and continuous improvement, and mentor staff to strengthen capability and performance within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven leadership experience in clinical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate clinical care with the Clinical Care Manager to ensure safe, high‑quality, person‑centred support.
• Own care planning and ensure assessment, documentation and delivery meet Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Drive clinical outcomes through collaboration, governance, audits and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Clinical Team Leader | Regis Whitfield, Cairns

Permanent full-time opportunity

Employee discounts across 500+ brands

Current AHPRA registration required

Join Regis – Where Care Meets Career

With 82 locations and 14,000 employees nationwide, Regis offers real career pathways while supporting older Australians to live with dignity and independence.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Competitive pay, including penalty shift opportunities

Career development through training and study support

12 weeks paid parental leave

Recognition programs celebrating your contribution

Flare Benefits - discounts across 500+ brands, plus savings on groceries, gyms, travel and more

About the Role

Lead and coordinate clinical care alongside the Clinical Care Manager to ensure residents receive safe, high‑quality, person‑centred support. You’ll take ownership of care planning, ensuring clinical needs are accurately assessed, documented and delivered in line with Aged Care Quality Standards.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll drive strong clinical outcomes through effective collaboration and communication. You’ll play a key role in monitoring resident health, managing clinical risks and responding to complex care needs, including wound care and changes in condition.

You’ll also contribute to clinical governance and continuous improvement through incident management, audits and quality initiatives, while supporting the team to build capability and maintain best practice standards across the Home.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse

Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical care settings

Experience in clinical governance, risk management and incident investigation

Strong focus on person‑centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration

Ability to coach and support staff to build capability and performance

Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills

Why Our People Love Regis

We care - for our residents and for you. Expect a culture of belonging, wellbeing, and recognition. Our award-winning Circle of Care initiative ensures your safety, wellbeing and support every day– physically, emotionally, and professionally.

At Regis, real impact starts with you.