Care Excellence - Care Excellence Lead

About the Opportunity

The Care Excellence Lead is responsible for leading a team of Allied Health and Clinical staff and will work collaboratively with clients, their families and the broader Home and Community Care team to embed best practice in the delivery of clinical services and education in the Neighbourhood Model of Care. 

This will involve leading and facilitating the implementation of clinical policies and practices throughout our services in the Sydney Central area.

The position is primarily responsible for the provision of clinical expertise and advice, clinical risk management, quality assurance, and clinical governance.

In this role you will be responsible for embedding best practice in the delivery of clinical services and advice acting as a mentor, educator and advisor to the local HACC team.  Leading and facilitating the implementation of clinical policies and practices throughout our local service.  Instrumental also to leading our quality management system to ensure compliance with Aged Care standards and other relevant legislation.

This role will require 5 years or more of experience in your field of expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About you

Tertiary qualification in a Nursing or Allied Health Current Australian Health Professional Registration Authority (AHPRA) or other relevant regulatory authority

Well-developed understanding of contemporary Aged Care clinical practice and community-based service delivery

Experience in the Aged Care and/or the Health environment

Significant experience in mentoring and providing advice to team and employees

Confident in navigating and nurturing teams through ambiguity and change

Passion for social change and contributing to an organisation of influence for vulnerable, at risk and disadvantaged members of the community

Proficient in using multiple computer applications, as well as the willingness to learn new systems/programs

Current First Aid Certificate

Current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

We’ll create a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.

About Uniting Home Care

Uniting is one of the largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of aged care in Australia. Each year, we support around 10,000 people to stay independent in their homes and communities across NSW and the ACT. We actively advocate for the right of every senior to age in comfort and dignity, wherever and however they live. We value diversity and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

AHPRA or similar Registration Checks

A National Police Check

Reference checks

Other pre-employment screenings 

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.