Clinical Advisor - Disability

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Are you tired of shift work and long hours? This exciting new Clinical Advisor role offers flexible office-hours in a purposeful and meaningful career.

• Where everyone works together to be a part of the solution!
• Where professional development is supported and encouraged
• Where work/life balance and flexibility are embraced and valued

About Us

Living My Way is a trusted Member based not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of experience in supporting people with disabilities to live independently with choice and control.  We are committed to delivering exceptional service standards and outcomes for our members.

This exciting role 

This newly created role supports our Operations portfolio which is the heart of our organisation! It involves demonstrating and communicating the Living My Way's values to foster inclusion, choice and control in all aspects of our services. 

As the Clinical Advisor, you will be providing clinical oversight and supporting the Operations team undertake quality clinical assessments and reviews, provide education and training to enable the delivery of high quality individualised services and supports for Members, and to meet the NDIS Practice Standards and High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors.

The role contributes to the development of a positive culture and clinical excellence at Living My Way.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Service Planning Team in the screening of potential new members to determine if their needs are within the scope of services and supports provided by LMW.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with members, their families, other professionals and Living My Way employees involved in providing services and support to optimise Member health, wellbeing and achievement of goals.
• Provide clinical support and advice across all Living My Way services, assisting with problem solving to enable provision of safe and effective care and support to members.
• Assess competency and confidence of Support Worker in the provision of support, including high intensity daily personal activities.
• Undertake clinical assessments, planning and reviews of members' support requirements, including those with high intensity supports and complex care needs.
• Develop health management plans for members with high intensity supports and complex care needs in accordance with the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Review and approve Member Individual Support Plans.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of actions following member or employee incidents. 
• Effective leadership, mentoring and management of direct reports. 
• Promote a culture that values a safe and healthy workplace.
• Adhere to the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
• Promote and implement supported decision-making principles
• Service delivery and supervision requirements will require some out-of-hours work.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and clinical support needs for people with various disabilities.
• A commitment to a person centred, inclusive approach that supports the independence, choice and rights of people living with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NDIS Practice Standards

Skills

• Clinical assessment, planning and evaluation skills for people with high intensity supports and complex care needs.
• Leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Effective teamwork and relationship building skills.

Experience

• At least 3 years post registration experience.
• Experience working with people with high intensity supports and complex care needs including health assessment, care coordination, individual planning, implementation and review.
• Experience working in community-based settings.
• Experience in providing training and competency skills assessment of staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check.
• First Aid certificate.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (desirable).

Discover some of the benefits of working with us:

1. Hybrid Work Arrangement: For office-based roles, we offer a hybrid work arrangement to allow our employees to work remotely for up to 50% of their work time so that they can embrace a good work-life balance.
2. Above Award Wages: We believe in fair compensation and offer above SCHADs Award wages to our employees. 
3. Rostered Day Off Program (RDO): Take advantage of our Rostered Day Off program, granting you extra days off when you need them the most to recharge and rejuvenate.
4. Purchased Leave Option: Need some extra time off? Our purchase leave option allows you to access an additional five working days whenever necessary.
5. Annual Leave Loading: Enjoy the perks of additional spending money when you go on your well-deserved annual leave. Make your vacations even more enjoyable.
6. Attractive Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Arrangement: Increase your take-home pay with our not-for-profit tax-free earnings, providing approximately $16,000 annually to cover living expenses or meal and entertainment cost.
7. Free Parking at Menai and Seven Hills Offices: Conveniently park your vehicle at our Menai and Seven Hills locations at no cost.
8. Empowering Employment for People with Disabilities: We actively encourage and support individuals with disabilities to find meaningful employment opportunities with Living My Way. Join us in fostering an inclusive workplace.
9. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: At LMW, diversity is celebrated, and we are devoted to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment throughout our organisation.
10. Learning and Development: We invest in your growth by supporting your learning journey. Enhance your knowledge, skills, and confidence in your profession with our learning programs.

Join Living My Way today and experience a workplace that values your well-being, growth, and contributions. Together, we'll make a positive impact on the lives of our Members while nurturing your professional journey.

How to apply

We are looking for compassionate people who share our values and purpose, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which detail how your key skills aligned to the success of the role.

For further information, please contact Janine Lundie on 02 8525 4*** or email *************@lmwl.org.au.

No agencies please

Applications close Wednesday 17 April 2024