At a Glance
- Tasks: Support aged care homes by enhancing quality and compliance through clinical governance.
- Company: BaptistCare, a leading purpose-led care organisation with over 110 years of service.
- Benefits: Max term full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on continuous improvement and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians through quality care.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with strong clinical governance and accreditation knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Max term full-time opportunity until 31 March 2027 | Based at Rivervale, WA | Immediate start
Bring your clinical governance expertise and analytical mindset to support residential aged care homes across WA. Strengthen quality, compliance and continuous improvement outcomes.
About the role:
We are seeking a Clinical Governance Specialist to join our Quality & Innovation team. This max term full-time role will provide advice and support to the Quality Manager and internal stakeholders to enhance the quality of care and allied health services delivered to our customers.
You will contribute to the development and review of evidence-based clinical policies and procedures, analyse clinical data and practices, provide responsive guidance to leaders, and support auditing and continuous improvement activities. You will also help operations prepare for accreditation and regulatory submissions, including requirements of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
This role would suit an experienced Registered Nurse or clinician with strong clinical governance, quality and accreditation knowledge who can translate clinical evidence and data into practical recommendations that support safe, effective and high-quality care.
About you:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- Strong working knowledge of clinical governance, continuous improvement, quality principles, accreditation and the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Experience developing, implementing and reviewing evidence-based clinical policies and procedures
- Demonstrated experience analysing clinical data, practices and audit findings, with the ability to provide clear recommendations
- Experience supporting audits, accreditation activities and plans for continuous improvement
- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to advice and guidance
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build productive relationships with operational leaders and internal stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and support others through change
- Strong computer skills and the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- A valid driver’s licence, and the ability and willingness to travel throughout WA as required
If you are passionate about strengthening clinical governance, supporting contemporary practice and improving quality outcomes for older Australians, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us:
BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including a police background check via our online police check system.
BaptistCare - Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
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