Senior Clinical Leadership Role
Eldercare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate senior clinical leader to join our team at Acacia Court in Hendon. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of clinical and care professionals in delivering high-quality, personalised care for residents.
About the Role
This fixed-term part-time position is ideal for an experienced registered nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity. As a clinical leader, you will oversee person-centred care planning, clinical governance, dementia and palliative care practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lead and oversee person-centred clinical care for residents, including assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation.
* Support and mentor a team of clinical and care staff, ensuring best practices and professional development.
* Ensure regulatory compliance, including Aged Care Standards, medication safety, and Work Health and Safety.
* Collaborate with allied health professionals, residents, and families to optimise outcomes.
* Support dementia and palliative care excellence in line with organisational philosophy.
* Contribute to quality improvement, incident management, and care innovation across the site.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Registered Nurse Level 2 qualification with current AHPRA registration.
* Minimum 3 years' senior clinical experience, preferably in aged care.
* Proven leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
* Strong understanding of care planning, accreditation standards, and clinical governance.
* Proficient in IT systems and clinical documentation.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* A not-for-profit salary packaging program.
* An inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace culture.
* Commitment to staff safety, wellbeing, and inclusion.
* Fostering innovation to improve the lives of older Australians.
What We Offer
Eldercare is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. Our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. We foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.