HammondCare Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Clinical Partner – Community Nurse (Aged Care Partner)
HammondCare – Home Care is currently looking for an experienced Community Nurse – Aged Care Partner to support the team in Canberra.
Essence of the role
The Community Nurse – aged care, known internally as Clinical Partner, works within HammondCare's Mission in Action to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred clinical care that supports clients to live well in their own homes.
* The role provides evidence‑based, best practice clinical care holistically, to individuals, ensuring their unique goals, needs and preferences are understood and addressed.
* This role is focused on assessing clinical care needs, developing and reviewing care plans and delivering excellent clinical care in partnership with clients and key stakeholders.
* The role works collaboratively with the care management team to ensure the best outcomes for clients in the community setting and provides guidance to care staff to ensure the safe and continuous delivery of high‑quality clinical care.
Essential / Mandatory
* Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
* Nursing qualification and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1, General).
* Passion for and previous experience in client‑focused service delivery in aged and community/home care settings.
* Knowledge of the Aged and Home Care Reforms and Aged Care Quality Standards.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to advocacy and person‑centred care.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently across multiple sites.
* A current driver's licence and the ability to travel between HammondCare's sites and services.
* Excellent administrative and computer skills, including digital health records and care coordination tools.
* Commitment to professional development.
* Empathy, patience, and a passion for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.
Desirable
* Nursing experience in aged care and community care.
* Ability to identify and implement innovations in care delivery and service improvement.
Culture
HammondCare At Home has a relationship‑based approach to care, and our team members take the time to fully understand the individual needs of every person we care for.
Benefits
* Market‑leading remuneration.
* Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
* Additional training & career development opportunities.
* Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
* Reward and Recognition Program.
* Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
* Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
* Exclusive discounts at MyCar; servicing, brakes, repairs, and tyre care plans.
* Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI‑FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung.
EEO Statements
All short‑listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks as part of the pre‑employment checking process.
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
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