At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical assessments and coordinate resident care in a brand-new aged care community.
- Company: Join Opal HealthCare, a leading private aged care provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and scholarships for further study.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Shape the culture and standards of a new care community while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Opening in March 2027, Carlingford Greens Care Community is a brand-new, purpose-built aged care home in Sydney's north-west, supporting 150 residents across permanent, respite and dementia care. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the first clinical leadership teams and help shape the culture, clinical standards and resident experience from day one.
As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating resident care, supporting and mentoring clinical teams, and helping to build a high-performing care environment where residents receive exceptional person-centred care and team members feel supported, valued and empowered to grow.
Featuring beautiful gardens, light-filled living spaces and a vibrant Town Centre with a café, wellness centre and salon, Carlingford Greens has been thoughtfully designed to foster connection, comfort and belonging. Conveniently located on Marsden Road, the community is easily accessible via public transport, with regular bus services and the Carlingford Light Rail providing connections to Parramatta and surrounding suburbs.
Why Join Opal HealthCare?
At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do. Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading private aged care providers, with over 149 Care Communities, caring for more than 14,000 residents and supporting over 23,000 team members nationwide. When you join Opal, you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career with an organisation that genuinely invests in its people.
About the Role
As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal clinical leadership role in helping to establish a culture of excellence at Carlingford Greens Care Community from day one. Working closely with the Care Manager and multidisciplinary team, you'll coordinate resident care, lead clinical assessments and care planning, support and mentor nursing and care teams, and ensure residents receive safe, high-quality and person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a broader leadership role, where you'll influence clinical outcomes, coach others and help shape the standards, systems and culture of a brand-new Care Community.
In this role you will:
- Lead clinical assessments, care planning and ongoing review of resident outcomes
- Coordinate resident care and support timely responses to changing clinical needs
- Provide clinical leadership, coaching and support to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Care Support Team members
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals
- Support clinical governance, quality improvement and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Contribute to a positive team culture focused on excellence, collaboration and person-centred care
Benefits & Rewards
- Permanent, Full-time role working 38 hours per week.
- Flexible shifts across a 7-day rotating roster, including morning, afternoon and weekend shifts
- Competitive hourly rates plus penalty rates and 12% superannuation
- Paid parental leave and flexible public holiday options
- Ongoing learning and development through the Opal HealthCare Academy
- Scholarships of up to $15,000 for further study
- State and national career progression opportunities
- Team Member discounts, wellbeing programs and recognition initiatives
- $5,000 referral bonus for eligible referrals
- Industry-leading systems, technology and innovation
What You’ll Bring
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
- Strong clinical, care planning and AN-ACC experience
- Experience as an Educator highly regarded
- Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills will be highly regarded, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of our residents and families
- Willingness to complete: Pre-employment medical NDIS Worker Screening Check
Make a Meaningful Move
This is more than a nursing role. It's an opportunity to help shape the clinical foundations of a brand-new Care Community while supporting residents to live with dignity, choice and purpose. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking for the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
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At Opal HealthCare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As the Head Chef at Carlingford Greens Care Community, you'll enjoy a true work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster, along with opportunities for career development through our Opal HealthCare Academy. With a focus on creative freedom in menu design and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding experience in a modern, purpose-built environment.
