Permanent Part-Time Clinical Care Partner

Council Jobs; Coolamon; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Weekly pay

Family-friendly workplace

Job summary

Allawah Community Care is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Clinical Care Partner to coordinate care for clients with complex needs and provide direct nursing care in home settings. The role includes clinical oversight, care plan development, and collaboration with families and health professionals.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Nursing, current AHPRA registration, and a valid driver’s licence. Experience in aged care or community nursing is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA is required.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments of clients' health and support needs.
• Provide direct nursing care and clinical support to clients in their homes.
• Develop and review individualised care plans with clients, families and health professionals.
• Monitor health status and adapt care plans as needed.
• Support and guide non-clinical care staff, providing clinical oversight and training.
• Manage client budgets in line with program guidelines.
• Identify and escalate clinical risks and changes in clients' health or care needs.
• Contribute to clinical governance, incident and risk management, and quality improvement.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary services to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Permanent Part-Time Clinical Care Partner

The Clinical Care Partner is responsible for coordinating care for clients with higher level and complex care needs, providing clinical oversight and support to the Community Care team, and delivering direct nursing care where required. The role undertakes clinical assessments, develops and reviews care plans, coordinates services and supports non-clinical Care Partners to ensure safe, person-centred and responsive care. The position is a permanent part-time role, with a minimum of two (2) days per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct thorough nursing assessments of clients' health and support needs.

Provide direct nursing care and clinical support to clients within their homes.

Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and health professionals.

Monitor clients' health status and adapt care plans to meet changing needs.

Support and guide non-clinical care staff and care partners, providing clinical oversight and training as required.

Manage client budgets responsibly in accordance with program guidelines.

Identify, manage and escalation clinical risks and changes in clients' health or care needs.

Contribute to clinical governance, incident management, risk management and continuous quality improvement.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary services to ensure seamless care delivery.

Maintain accurate client records, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards.

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor of Nursing (Essential)

Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA (Essential)

Valid Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Initial and ongoing National Police Clearance (Essential)

Not be listed on Aged Care Banning Order register (Essential)

Experience in aged care, community nursing, or related clinical roles (Desirable)

Strong understanding of aged care service delivery models and Aged Care Quality Standards.

Demonstrated ability to provide direct nursing care and clinical leadership.

Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed care practices.

ABOUT US

Allawah Community Care is a community-focused community care provider delivering services under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and the Support at Home (SAH) program. We support older adults to live safely and independently at home. We value respectful, person-centred care, professional growth, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Salary packaging opportunities

Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

Weekly pay

Family-friendly and supportive work environment

Local Government employment conditions - 2 weeks Sick leave, 4 weeks Annual leave, 1 week of MyLeave and Long Service leave after 5 years.

Enquiries relating to this role should be made to Rylie Hard on02 6927 3***.

Coolamon Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our employees feel valued, appreciative and accepted.

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