Senior RN Lead: Clinical Quality & Governance in Aged Care

Respect Group Limited; Tongala; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Respect Tongala Memorial is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse Coordinator to join our leadership team. This role focuses on clinical governance, quality improvement, and developing high-performing care teams across our residential aged care home.

You will lead audits, drive compliance, mentor staff, and coordinate efforts to deliver person-centered, safe care that respects each resident’s dignity and choices. AHPRA registration and nursing qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
• Residential aged care experience.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance.
• Experience in governance, auditing, risk management and quality improvement.
• Strong documentation, clinical review and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Leadership, mentoring and coaching capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Champion clinical governance and continuous quality improvement.
• Lead audit readiness and compliance activities.
• Mentor clinical teams to deliver best-practice care.
• Strengthen staff capability through coaching and education.
• Ensure care aligns with Aged Care Quality Standards and expectations.
• Promote accountability, collaboration and learning.
• Support safe, compassionate, person-centered care that respects residents' dignity.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation and reporting

Decision-making

Quality improvement

Auditing and governance

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office and clinical software

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical software systems

Job description

Respect Tongala Memorial is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse Coordinator to join our leadership team. This role focuses on clinical governance, quality improvement, and developing high-performing care teams across our residential aged care home.

You will lead audits, drive compliance, mentor staff, and coordinate efforts to deliver person-centered, safe care that respects each resident’s dignity and choices. AHPRA registration and nursing qualification are essential.