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Location: Melbourne VIC
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4 (as per Sacred Heart Mission Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2019 or subsequent Agreements)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Manager Sacred Heart Local
Supervises: Care Partners & Support Workers

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Team Leader to provide clinical oversight leadership and support to our dedicated team of Care Partners and Support Workers. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality safe and responsive care aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards and the values of Sacred Heart Mission

Your day-to-day

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of care delivery under the Support at Home Program
• Supervise and mentor Care Partners and Support Workers fostering a collaborative and respectful team culture
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop care plans for clients with complex needs
• Monitor clinical risks lead case conferences and ensure compliance with aged care standards
• Drive continuous quality improvement through audits data analysis and reflective practice
• Advocate for client rights and ensure care is person-centred culturally sensitive and aligned with individual goals
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with My Aged Care and SHM policies

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Were looking for

You are a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (DIV1) with a passion for community-based care and a commitment to supporting vulnerable older people. You bring:

• • Current AHPRA registration and relevant First Aid certifications
  • Demonstrated experience in community-based clinical care and assessments
  • Strong understanding of aged care standards clinical risk management and incident response
  • Proven leadership skills and experience supervising or mentoring staff
  • Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in clinical documentation and digital care systems
  • A valid drivers licence and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • Current COVID-19 vaccinations (evidence of three doses or a valid medical exemption certificate).
  • Influenza vaccination is recommended.
  • Current and satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Current Australian drivers license registered vehicle with minimum comprehensive insurance for transporting participants.

You can look forward to

• Salary packaging expenses like your rent holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15990 pre-tax
• Generous leave entitlements 17.5% annual leave loading gifted leave over holiday period wellbeing leave & more.
• A supportive work environment including: 1 on 1 regular line supervision Psychological First Aid and EAP available.
• End your day knowing you are working to support people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

Come and Work with us

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For more information about the role contact Liz Kitchin @

Closing date for applications: 17th November 2025 @5pm

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.