Clinical Care Coordinator

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do."That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.

Applecross Shore Care Community represents the pinnacle of residential aged care, surpassing anything you’ve seen before in Perth. Our 132-bed Care Community offers a truly special living experience. Located a stone's throw from the Swan River, residents and their families can enjoy walks along the shore and outings to local parks, eateries, the famous Raffles Hotel or Westfield Booragoon.

About the Role

• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• Monday to Friday
• $59.97- $60.49 (DOE) plus 12% superannuation.

As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you will provide clinical leadership and coordination to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for our residents. You will work closely with residents, families, Registered Nurses, care staff, GPs, allied health professionals and external providers to ensure care plans are current, clinical documentation is accurate, care outcomes are monitored, and services are delivered safely and effectively.

What We Offer

• Dedicated mentoring & internal/external career development programs to build and accelerate your career - such as Nurse Graduate programs, Emerging Leadership Programs, Senior Leaders programs and more via our very own Opal Healthcare Academy https://academy.opalhealthcare.com.au/
• Sponsored study & training along with Scholarship opportunities of up to $15,000 for further education & training through local & national University, TAFE & RTO partnerships.
• A supportive, values-led team environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in the lives of older people.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, review and maintain person-centred clinical care plans in consultation with residents, families and the clinical team.
• Coordinate clinical assessments, referrals, appointments and follow-up actions to support safe and timely care delivery.
• Monitor changes in residents’ health, wellbeing and care needs, escalating clinical concerns where required.
• Liaise with GPs, allied health professionals, families and external providers to support integrated, evidence-informed care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, progress notes and records in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC requirements, privacy obligations and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and practical clinical guidance to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and care team members.
• Respond to resident and family enquiries with empathy, professionalism and a solutions-focused approach.

About You

• Current Australian registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, ideally within residential aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning, documentation and AN-ACC experience.
• Experience supporting clinical education, coaching or mentoring will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care, dignity of risk and the needs of older people.
• Excellent communication, organisation, clinical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with residents, families, multidisciplinary teams and external providers.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Apply now to become an essential part of our care community with Opal HealthCare.