At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical excellence in Home Care services and enhance client outcomes.
- Company: Uniting AgeWell, a values-driven not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, career pathways, training opportunities, and 24/7 support.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture based on Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people every day.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with management experience in health or aged care.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Us
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care. Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.
Why choose Uniting AgeWell?
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
- Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role
Based out of our Head Office in Wesley Place, as a Clinical Advisor, you will drive clinical excellence across our Home Care services. This pivotal role is responsible for leading best-practice clinical initiatives that enhance client outcomes, support safe care delivery, and promote continuous quality improvement. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, you will oversee the development, implementation, and review of clinical policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure services align with contemporary evidence-based practice. You will provide expert guidance in key areas including clinical assessments, wound management, dementia care, and palliative care, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. As a trusted clinical expert, you will monitor outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and champion initiatives that promote safe, person-centred care.
In this role, you will:
- Review, develop and implement Clinical policy and procedures
- Monitor Clinical assessments & reviews
- Deliver effective wound management and contemporary practice and tools
- Establish mandatory competencies
- Support the safe delivery of Dementia Care
- Support the safe delivery of Palliative Care
- Support the development of clinical education material
- Facilitate learning and development opportunities
- Work with non-clinicians such as Case Managers and Home Care Workers to increase their knowledge and focus
About you
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices. This is the place for you if you have:
- A Registered Nurse background with APHRA Registration
- Understanding of Support at Home funding
- 3 years’ experience in a similar management role within health or aged care settings
- Supervisory experience in clinically supporting RNs, ENs, allied health staff and student placements (individual and group work)
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance and risk
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Delivery of high-quality training services in health, aged care or community services or equivalent sectors (desirable)
- Commitment to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care
- A current Working With Children card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
Clinical Advisor employer: Uniting AgeWell Careers
Uniting AgeWell is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Australians through a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while fostering a sense of community among our 5,000 staff members. Located in Victoria and Tasmania, our focus on the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust—ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and clients.
