Clinical Leader

Eldercare is looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Leader to join our team at our site Acacia Court in Hendon - A beautiful location surrounded by mature trees – the heart of our home. It’s a much-loved gathering place for residents, families, and friends, fostering connection and community in a tranquil setting. At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career in payroll and administration. About the Role Fixed Term Part Time Role Jan'2026 - Jan 2027 As Clinical Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, personalised care for our residents. Leading a team of clinical and care professionals, you’ll oversee care planning, clinical governance, dementia and palliative care practices, and continuous improvement initiatives – all grounded in Eldercare’s values and commitment to excellence. 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 What You Will Bring Registered Nurse Level 2 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 Passionate about person-centred care and continuous improvement Why Choose Eldercare Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits Inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace culture Commitment to staff safety, wellbeing, and inclusion Fostering innovation to improve the lives of older Australians Are you ready to lead with purpose in one of South Australia's most respected aged care providers? Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability, and connection. To view the Job and Person Specification, please click HERE. To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people) and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since the date of issue. As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to: Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year. Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines. Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected. Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon-accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their lives with Eldercare. Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match As one of South Australia's most respected and experienced aged care providers, we pride ourselves on delivering quality aged care services and making a positive difference to the lives of older South Australians. Perks and benefits Salary packaging Discounted mobile and nbn plans with Vodafone Discounted private health care Discounted gym membership Discounted car tyres Discounted paints and accessories #J-18808-Ljbffr