Clinical Care Partner

Clinical Care Partner (RN) - Home and Community Care Join to apply for the Clinical Care Partner (RN) - Home and Community Care role at Catholic Healthcare Discover a career where care goes both ways Location – looking after clients in Coffs Harbour and surrounds Permanent Full time Up to $57.50 per hour + superannuation + Km reimbursement Up to $18,550 tax free with salary packaging Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare This year we’ll celebrate our 30 years in care, we now have 5,500+ employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. In this newly created role of Clinical Care Partner, you will be providing relationship‑centred clinical case management to a diverse client base, ensuring needs are met through comprehensive assessment, collaborative care planning, and support that promotes independence, choice, and quality of life. This role requires travel around the Coffs Harbour area as well as an “in office” day each week. Day to Day This Role Looks Like Delivering relationship‑centred care aligned with Catholic Healthcare’s Inspirit model Providing comprehensive support during client contact to resolve any additional outstanding matters, provide welfare checks, review of current services and monitoring for any change in circumstances Triaging and coordinating the provision of care management and services relating to short term pathways such as end‑of‑life and restorative care Using client‑initiated contact points to review care plans collaboratively with clients and families to optimise quality of life Monitoring clinical indicators in real time and identifying risks to clients’ health, safety, wellbeing and managing risks to prevent deterioration Collaborating with clinical and operational teams to plan and evaluate care, ensuring high satisfaction and proactive issue resolution Undertaking clinical investigations to identify root causes and to determine the appropriate action when incidents arise, including communicating with key stakeholders and recommending improvements Conducting comprehensive client clinical assessment and screening per organisational procedures at time of onboarding, annual review or as required Ensuring full utilisation of client budget and fee for service to meet needs as appropriate Supporting the review process with My Aged Care when client needs result in a greater level of funding required Providing advice to Care Partners, Care Coordinators and other internal stakeholders to support sound clinical decisions and overall quality of care management Providing supervision and clinical oversight to Enrolled Nurses and/or junior clinicians Understanding and adhering to the Aged Care Standards in all interactions, practices and documentation To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need Completion of tertiary qualifications in nursing or similar (Bachelor of Nursing) with a minimum of 3 years nursing experience Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA Thorough understanding of the Aged Care Legislation and Aged Care Quality Standards Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of the ageing process, particularly age‑related health issues Care management experience relating to assessment, care planning, goal writing and reviewing Strong coaching / training skills with the ability to positively influence other healthcare workers Effective conflict resolution skills with a high emotional intelligence Strong customer‑centric approach to business Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team Excellent digital literacy, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety What We Can Offer You Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement (99c per Km) + paid travel time Not‑for‑profit tax benefits so you pay less tax Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits Paid Parental leave Long Service leave after 5 years A values‑based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds We know you have many choices of employer – choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded. Apply online now Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr