Senior Nurse, Clinical Quality & Compliance Lead

McLean Care; Inverell; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 perYear

Meals/hotel allowance $2,650

Training and development pathways

Job summary

Respect in Inverell is seeking a Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator to lead governance, quality improvement and compliance across the residential aged care setting. The role supports safe, person-centred care under the General Manager and Care Manager, mentoring nursing staff and ensuring documentation meets required standards.

Applicants should hold an unrestricted Nursing registration, substantial experience in aged care, with strong assessment, documentation and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing is required.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical care against best practice, legislation and standards.
• Conduct clinical audits across care plans, medication, wounds, falls and behaviours.
• Identify gaps and support improvement strategies.
• Monitor quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
• Review resident records and support complex assessments.
• Support compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain audit and accreditation readiness.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Audits & accreditation

Clinical documentation

Communication

MS Office / clinical software

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical software systems

Job description

Respect in Inverell is seeking a Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator to lead governance, quality improvement and compliance across the residential aged care setting. The role supports safe, person-centred care under the General Manager and Care Manager, mentoring nursing staff and ensuring documentation meets required standards.

Applicants should hold an unrestricted Nursing registration, substantial experience in aged care, with strong assessment, documentation and regulatory knowledge.