Registered Nurse - Disability Health & Clinical Advisor

• Melbourne CBD
• Full-time or Part-time will be considered
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary $119,462 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Job number: 494941

At Yooralla, we’ve been supporting people with disability to live the lives they choose for more than 100 years. We’re now seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (5+ years' experience) to step into a key clinical advisory role within our Disability Health Team.

If you’re ready to use your clinical expertise to influence practice, uplift capability and contribute to high‑quality NDIS supports across Victoria, this is a role where your impact is truly felt.

Why join Yooralla?

As Victoria’s most established disability service provider, you’ll be part of a team that values partnership, advocacy and person‑centred clinical excellence.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Hybrid working arrangements and Melbourne CBD office location
• The chance to influence organisation‑wide clinical practice
• A supportive team of experienced Registered Nurses
• Extensive salary packaging options
• Opportunities for professional growth in disability health, leadership and education

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Disability Health, you will act as a clinical leader and advisor, supporting safe, high‑quality disability‑related health services across Yooralla.

You will collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team, support operational managers with complex clinical care planning, and ensure contemporary, evidence‑based practice is embedded across the organisation.

This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who enjoys autonomy, education, problem‑solving and influencing best practice within a values‑driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Planning

• Complete holistic health assessments and develop tailored health support plans
• Contribute expert advice on complex health needs, infection control and preventative health strategies
• Support safe hospital discharges and continuity of complex support

Leadership, Education & Capability Building

• Deliver individualised clinical training for support workers
• Conduct competency assessments for staff involved in health supports
• Provide expert delegation and supervision of care

Quality, Safety & Improvement

• Review incidents and provide clinical insights to strengthen practice
• Undertake audits related to health and clinical care
• Inform and refine policies, procedures and practice frameworks
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and client outcomes

Collaboration & Advocacy

• Work closely with clients, families and support networks to empower informed decision‑making
• Promote equitable access to health care and positive health outcomes
• Advocate for human rights and uphold NDIS Practice Standards

What You Bring

Mandatory

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of Australian work rights
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• Current First aid & CPR 

Desired

• Experience in disability, community, or complex care nursing
• Knowledge of the Australian health system and NDIS
• Experience in education, training, or quality improvement
• Postgraduate qualifications in health or vocational education

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
  (Please note: Applications without a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria cannot be considered.)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Yooralla proudly reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

For any job-related queries please email hr@yooralla.com.au using the subject line: Registered Nurse - Disability Health & Clinical Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs - We will not accept applications emailed to our HR inbox. Please apply to the job link.

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