Senior Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Partner
Lead with purpose. Empower others. Make a lasting impact.
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for mentoring others and delivering exceptional care in the community? If you're ready to step into a role where your clinical expertise and compassion can truly make a difference — this opportunity is for you.
At CatholicCare Wollongong, we're looking for a Senior Registered Nurse – Clinical Care Partner to guide and support a team of nurses and care partners, while managing a caseload of clients with complex needs. This role blends advanced clinical practice with mentorship, advocacy, and strategic care coordination.
Why this role could be your next move:
* Lead with impact : Mentor a passionate team and shape the future of community care.
* Deliver meaningful care : Support clients with complex needs through tailored, person‑centred plans.
* Grow professionally : Be part of a values‑driven organisation committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
* Maximise your income : Access generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging and novated leasing options — allowing you to pay for everyday expenses like rent, mortgage, or vehicle costs with pre‑tax dollars, increasing your take‑home pay.
What you'll be doing:
* Providing expert clinical guidance and leadership to your team.
* Managing complex clinical cases and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
* Supporting clients through transitions, advocacy, and care planning.
* Driving quality improvement, compliance, and clinical governance.
* Building strong relationships with clients, families, and health professionals.
What We're Looking For
* Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
* Minimum 5 years post‑graduate experience, ideally in aged care, community, or primary health.
* Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
* NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
* Current First Aid Certificate.
* Advanced clinical assessment and case management skills.
* Knowledge of aged care reforms, HCP, and Support at Home program.
* Experience in palliative, dementia, or end‑of‑life care.
* Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance.
Personal Attributes:
* Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to CatholicCare's mission.
* Collaborative, compassionate, and client‑focused.
* Advocates for safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're looking for a role where your clinical skills can truly change lives — we'd love to hear from you.
Contact:
Close Date: 7 December 2025
As part of our recruitment process we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre‑employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone.
CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well‑being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.
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About us - We care
CatholicCare is a local not‑for‑profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued.
We provide services that support people across all stages of life: Early Childhood Education, Out of School Hours Care, Community Age and Disability Care, Foster Care, School Counselling and Parenting Courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us even if they chose to pursue a different profession within the sector.
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