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Clinical Services Coordinator
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Company Description

Our new village in Cranbourne North is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility nestled in a picturesque, established village poised to become the heart of aged care in the region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning, where you’ll help deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art environment. 

Job Description

As our Clinical Services Coordinator, you will lead and inspire a dedicated clinical team to deliver high-quality, resident-focused care. Your role is pivotal in ensuring our residents receive person-centred, tailored support that enhances their wellbeing and quality of life.

What you will do:

  • Lead, supervise, and develop a multidisciplinary clinical team, including Registered and Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Workers
  • Oversee the creation, review, and monitoring of individual care plans, ensuring care is person-centred and responsive to resident needs
  • Build strong relationships with residents and families engaging them in care and service delivery
  • Mentor and coach clinical staff, supporting their ongoing development
  • Take charge of the care centre in the absence of the Residence and Clinical Manager, providing direction and oversight
  • Support clinical assessments for admissions and ongoing care, and coordinate with General Practitioners and Allied Health Providers
  • Identify and lead quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislative and clinical standards
  • Contribute to staff orientation, training, and performance recognition
  • Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing for residents, staff, and visitors

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Qualifications

About You: 

You’ll bring experience working in a clinical environment, along with a strong understanding of the aged care sector in Australia. In addition, you’ll draw on your leadership expertise, demonstrated through your success leading clinical or health care teams.

You’ll also bring: 

  • Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse
  • A genuine passion for working with older people and delivering exceptional care
  • Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure and act as both a compassionate counsellor and an effective clinical leader
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and staff development

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

  • Be part of a brand-new, purpose-built village and help set the standard for aged care in Australia
  • Ongoing professional development and real growth opportunities as we expand across Victoria
  • Supportive, inclusive team culture where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine
  • Employee benefits including birthday leave, incentive schemes, and more

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 6th February. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

  • Employee Type: Permanent
  • Work Location: Cranbourne North
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Leadership,Clinical Care,Communication,Organizational Skills,Time Management,Mentoring,Coaching,Quality Improvement,Safety Culture,Person-Centred Care,Team Development,Clinical Assessments,Relationship Building,Aged Care Knowledge,Calm Under Pressure,Compassionate Counselling

    About Summerset

    Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 8,000 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change.
    Our recent expansion into Australia includes two retirement villages in development and five more in the works in Victoria.

    Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 8,000 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne.

    We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1997

    What you'll do

    • The Clinical Services Coordinator will lead a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide high-quality, resident-focused care. They will oversee care plans, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with clinical standards.

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    What does a Clinical Services Coordinator do at Summerset?

    As a Clinical Services Coordinator at Summerset, you will: the Clinical Services Coordinator will lead a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide high-quality, resident-focused care. They will oversee care plans, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with clinical standards..

    Why join Summerset as a Clinical Services Coordinator?

    Summerset is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

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    The Clinical Services Coordinator position at Summerset is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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