Senior Community Nurse & Care Team Leader

Coolamon Shire Council; Coolamon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allawah Community Care in Australia seeks a Clinical Care Partner to coordinate care for clients with high and complex needs, provide clinical oversight, and deliver direct nursing care when required. You will conduct nursing assessments, develop and review individualised care plans with clients, families and health professionals, and monitor health status.

The role supports multidisciplinary teams, supervises non-clinical care staff, maintains records, and upholds safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (Essential)

Job description

Allawah Community Care in Australia seeks a Clinical Care Partner to coordinate care for clients with high and complex needs, provide clinical oversight, and deliver direct nursing care when required. You will conduct nursing assessments, develop and review individualised care plans with clients, families and health professionals, and monitor health status.

The role supports multidisciplinary teams, supervises non-clinical care staff, maintains records, and upholds safety and quality standards