Clinical Practice Lead

Who we are:  

We provide outstanding, customer-focused health, aged care and disability services to Australians in their own homes, and in the community via our 2 healthcare brands, Plena and Claro

Claro Aged Care and Disability Services – A leading provider of aged care and disability services across Australia. Our name ‘Claro’ comes from Latin and means ‘to brighten’ – and we’re here to enable you to shine. Whether you or a loved one are seeking support to stay independent at home, comprehensive care to meet personalised goals, or a new specialist disability home – we’ll work in partnership with you and make it happen.

The Opportunity: 

Reporting to National Clinical Practice and Care Manager, this role work as part of the Clinical & Operational Strategy team to support the Service Delivery Team with the ongoing application of Claro’s Clinical Governance Framework, and Quality, Risk & Safety Management Systems.

The Clinical Practice Lead will use their experience in clinical and community nursing skills to support best practice in Service Delivery teams and high-quality service outcomes for our customers.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Act at all times within the individuals AHPRA registered scope of practice, including adhering and declaring any Endorsements, Notations, Registration Requirements, Conditions, Undertakings and/or Reprimands.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert for operational clinical matters, including clinical care, clinical incidents, clinical complaints, and clinical risk.
• Writing and overseeing the implementation to customer support plans and care with service delivery teams
• Reviewing customer clinical support needs in their homes and supported accommodation settings.
• Work with stakeholders to support and upskill customer care planning, risk assessment and contributing to the development of behaviour support plans as required in line with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Establish and foster relationships with staff to ensure quality is embedded within support worker practice and all organisational programs and activities
• Collaborate with the learning and development team to ensure training is clinically sound, and reflects the principles of independence, choice and control, and person- centred support
• Support the development and review of Claro’s Clinical policy and procedures

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Current AHPRA Nursing Registration
• Significant demonstrable experience in providing clinical advice to service delivery teams
• Well-developed knowledge and experience of the aged care or disability services sector
• Advanced written, verbal and negotiation skills
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of independence and autonomy
• Well-developed time management skills ensuring stakeholder expectations are met
• Preparedness to work within Claro Philosophy, Values & Mission

Desirable:

•  Demonstrated experience in community nursing.

Additional Requirements: 

• National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screen or willingness to obtain
• Evidence of work rights
• Preparedness to undertake some intra and interstate travel

What’s in it for you: 

• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

How to apply

To apply select the ‘apply’ button below and you will be redirected to our website to commence your application.

Please note: Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to closing date, apply today! 

“We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.