Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Partner

Right at Home Hilton Head/Savannah; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Shared work vehicle

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Right at Home ACT & Queanbeyan is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as a Clinical Care Partner, delivering leadership in community nursing and guiding care planning to support clients to live safely and independently at home.

You will coordinate with GPs and allied health professionals to manage complex needs, mentor a multidisciplinary team and ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care in clients’ own homes.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance.
• Experience in aged care, preferably community or home care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and experience managing complex care needs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including guiding, mentoring and supporting a clinical team.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, accountability and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and decisive under pressure in high‑risk clinical situations.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills with escalation when needed.
• Experience developing and reviewing individualised care plans and coordinating client services.
• Sound knowledge of the Australian aged care sector, NDIS and funding frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with allied health professionals, clients, families and stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills and confidence with client management systems, SharePoint, Outlook.
• Current National Police Check and WWVP registration.
• Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured private vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Willingness to complete Right at Home mandatory training modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to the clinical team and community care workers.
• Develop, review and oversee individualised care plans reflecting client goals and funding.
• Support management of clients with complex care needs (palliative, dementia, wound, catheter, diabetes).
• Coordinate with GPs and allied health professionals to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Conduct nursing assessments and visits in the community and monitor client wellbeing.
• Oversee documentation, care planning, incident management and policy compliance.
• Mentor and develop nurses and care workers to promote high‑quality care.
• Manage challenging situations with professionalism and sound clinical judgement.
• Lead by example with accountability, integrity and respectful communication.
• Liaise with prospective clients and families to understand needs and craft appropriate solutions.
• Monitor budgets and service delivery to align with approved funding and care requirements.
• Maintain effective communication and timely follow‑up of inquiries.
• Build professional relationships with clients, families and the broader community.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Aged care experience

Clinical leadership

Professionalism and integrity

Calm under pressure

Communication

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Care planning

Collaboration with GPs

Clinical documentation

WWVP

National Police Check

Driver's licence

First Aid & CPR

Digital literacy

Job description

Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Partner

Registered Nurse – Clinical Care Partner

Right at Home ACT & Queanbeyan

Location: Mitchell, Canberra ACT
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $98,000–$140,000 plus superannuation, based on experience

Make a meaningful difference through clinical leadership

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in community aged care and a passion for clinical excellence? Are you a confident clinical leader who can support a team to achieve meaningful client outcomes, manage complex care needs, and work collaboratively with allied health professionals?

Right at Home ACT & Queanbeyan is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our growing team as a Clinical Care Partner.

This is an opportunity for a nurse who combines strong clinical expertise with leadership, sound clinical judgement, professionalism and a person-centred approach to care. You will play a key role in supporting our clinical team, guiding care planning and delivery, and ensuring our clients receive safe, high-quality care that enables them to remain independent in their own homes.

We are looking for someone who leads by example, maintains high professional standards and approaches challenging situations with composure, sound judgement and constructive communication. You will be confident managing complex clinical situations, supporting your team through challenges and making decisions that prioritise client safety and quality of care.

About Right at Home

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. Our vision is to be the leading home care company in terms of quality and service, with our clients, their families and our caregivers at the centre of everything we do.

Right at Home ACT & Queanbeyan provides personalised home care services that support people to live safely, comfortably and independently at home. We are passionate about delivering high-quality care and building strong, trusted relationships with our clients, their families and the broader healthcare community.

Based in Mitchell, ACT, we service Canberra's north side and surrounding NSW areas.

About the role

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Clinical Care Partner role combines clinical nursing, client care management, team leadership and clinical oversight.

You will work closely with our nurses, care workers, clients, families, GPs and allied health professionals to coordinate care, manage complex clinical needs and support the achievement of individual client goals.

This role requires a strong clinical foundation, excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction and support to a diverse care team. You will help foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and person-centred care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to our clinical team and community care workers.

• Develop, review and oversee individualised care plans that reflect client goals, preferences, clinical needs and funding arrangements.

• Support the management of clients with complex care needs, including palliative care, dementia, wound care, catheter care and diabetes management.

• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals, GPs and other healthcare providers to coordinate services and achieve positive client outcomes.

• Conduct nursing assessments and visits in the community, monitoring client wellbeing and responding to changing care needs.

• Oversee clinical documentation, care planning, incident management and compliance with relevant policies and professional standards.

• Support, mentor and develop nurses and care workers to promote safe, consistent and high‑quality care.

• Manage challenging situations involving clients, families and team members with professionalism, empathy, resilience and sound clinical judgement.

• Lead by example through accountability, integrity, respectful communication and consistently high professional standards.

• Liaise with prospective clients and their families to understand their needs and develop appropriate care solutions.

• Monitor client budgets and service delivery to ensure services align with approved funding and care requirements.

• Manage competing priorities, maintain effective communication and ensure timely follow‑up of client and team enquiries.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, healthcare providers and the broader community.

About you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about community aged care and confident in providing clinical leadership. You understand the importance of empowering a team, collaborating with other health professionals and keeping clients at the centre of every decision.

You conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism, demonstrate emotional maturity and remain calm and solution‑focused when faced with difficult conversations, competing priorities or complex clinical situations.

You are confident making decisions, managing sensitive issues and supporting your team through challenges while maintaining a positive, accountable and respectful workplace culture.

Essential requirements

To be considered, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration and professional indemnity insurance.

• Experience in aged care, preferably within a community or home care setting.

• Strong clinical assessment skills and experience managing complex care needs.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide, mentor and support a clinical team.

• A high level of professionalism, integrity, accountability and emotional intelligence.

• Ability to remain calm, professional and decisive under pressure, particularly in high‑risk clinical situations, while managing competing priorities, resolving conflicts constructively and ensuring client safety.

• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, including the ability to recognise when issues require escalation.

• Experience developing and reviewing individualised care plans and coordinating client services.

• Sound knowledge of the Australian aged care sector, NDIS and relevant funding frameworks, including My Aged Care, Support at Home, AT‑HM, End of Life Pathway, care planning, budgeting and applicable government guidelines.

• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.

• The ability to collaborate effectively with allied health professionals, clients, families and other stakeholders.

• Strong computer skills and confidence using client management systems, SharePoint, Outlook and other digital platforms.

• A current National Police Check.

• A current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

• A current driver's licence and comprehensively insured private vehicle.

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.

• A smartphone and willingness to complete Right at Home's mandatory training modules.

Desirable clinical competencies

Experience managing clients with complex clinical needs in a community or home care setting will be highly regarded, including:

• PEG and enteral feeding management, including feeding tube care and administration of nutrition in accordance with clinical requirements.

• Indwelling urinary catheter (IDC) and suprapubic catheter care, including monitoring, troubleshooting and recognising complications.

• Tracheostomy care and management, including airway monitoring, routine care and recognition of potential complications.

• Complex wound management, including pressure injury prevention, chronic wound care and diabetic foot ulcers.

• Diabetes management, including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.

• Palliative and end‑of‑life care, including symptom assessment, comfort measures and family support.

• Stoma and continence management, including assessment and ongoing care.

• Medication management, including monitoring high‑risk medications and identifying potential adverse effects.

• Respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, respiratory assessment and monitoring.

• Recognition of clinical deterioration, including timely escalation, clinical decision‑making and coordination with appropriate healthcare providers.

• Post‑hospital care and transition management, including reassessment, care plan updates and coordination of ongoing services.

Experience supporting clients with multiple comorbidities and coordinating care with GPs, allied health professionals and specialist services will also be highly regarded.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration: $98,000–$140,000 plus superannuation, based on experience.

• Career progression opportunities: Opportunities to grow professionally, strengthen your clinical leadership capabilities and work towards future progression into a Senior Care Manager role.

• Ongoing professional development: Opportunities to enhance your clinical expertise, leadership capabilities and specialist knowledge.

• Supportive team culture: A positive working environment where your contribution is valued and you can make a meaningful difference.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support for your personal wellbeing.

• Shared work vehicle: Available for weekly client visits in Canberra and surrounding NSW areas.

• Meaningful leadership: The opportunity to mentor and develop a dedicated team while helping clients achieve their goals and maintain independence at home.

Join our team

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in clinical leadership, enjoy managing complex care and value collaboration with allied health professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Join Right at Home ACT & Queanbeyan and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care, supporting professional growth and improving the quality of life for those we serve.

We look forward to receiving your application.

For enquiries, please contact our HR Manager Natalie Harper, email: **************@rightathome.com.au.

Applications will be processed as they are received.