Clinical Leader - The Village

Join Eldercare The Village in Maitland as a Clinical Leader, where you’ll guide a dedicated care team in delivering person‑centred support to residents in the heart of South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. 

Location: Eldercare The Village, Maitland (Yorke Peninsula)

Type: Full Time

Hours: Mon-Fri 0700-1506

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career in payroll and administration.

About the Role

As a Clinical Leader at Eldercare The Village, Maitland, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. Working closely with staff, residents, families, and allied health professionals, you will lead the assessment, planning, delivery, and monitoring of care services that optimise each resident’s quality of life.

This position is responsible for:

• Leading clinical care delivery, including dementia and palliative care aligned with Eldercare’s standards.

• Overseeing assessments and care planning to ensure individual needs are met and documented in line with accreditation requirements.

• Providing mentorship and guidance to clinical and care staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring safe, compliant practice.

• Collaborating with families through regular conferences, addressing concerns, and maintaining transparent communication.

• Driving quality improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with Aged Care Standards, Work Health and Safety, and organisational policies.

What You Will Bring

• Registered Nurse Level 2 with current AHPRA registration

• Minimum 3 years’ senior clinical experience, preferably in aged care

• Proven leadership and team mentoring capabilities

• Strong understanding of care planning, accreditation standards, and clinical governance

• Proficient in IT systems and clinical documentation

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills

• Passionate about person-centred care and continuous improvement  

Why Choose Eldercare

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

• Inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace culture

• Commitment to staff safety, wellbeing, and inclusion

• Fostering innovation to improve the lives of older Australians

Are you ready to lead with purpose in one of South Australia's most respected aged care providers?

Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability, and connection.

To view the Job and Person Specification, please click here, and for more information about the role, please contact Tamara Erskine, Site Operations Manager on 8832 2293 or at tam.erskine@eldercare.net.au

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19. 

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected. 

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. 

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.