Clinical Care Partner

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Clinical Care Partner to join our Support at Home Team.

• Initial Maximum Term Full Time contract for 12 months, with potential to become permanent
• Location: Campsie, NSW (Some travel required)

About ANHF

Australian Nursing Home Foundation (ANHF) is one of the leading providers of culturally and linguistically diverse aged care in Australia. We pride ourselves on providing specialist residential and community aged care services for the Chinese and South East Asian communities. Our vision is to be the model provider of culturally appropriate residential and community aged care in Australia. To honour and respect our elders as family in happy, caring communities is our continuous mission.

About the role

The Clinical Care Partner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally sensitive, and person-centred care under the Support at Home (SAH) program. Working collaboratively with non-clinical Care Partners, this role provides clinical expertise and comprehensive assessment to ensure participants receive safe, effective, and tailored support that maintains their independence and wellbeing at home. The Clinical Care Partner is also responsible for managing a personal caseload of participants with restorative care needs and/or end-of-life (EoL) pathway packages, including all related service coordination and participant budget management.

Key Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage an allocated caseload of participants, including those on Restorative Pathway and/or End-of-Life (EoL) pathway packages, ensuring tailored and holistic care.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and complete documentation in line with relevant standards, legislation, and ANHF policies.
• Receive referrals from non-clinical Care Partners to review participants' clinical needs, undertake clinical assessments, interventions, and provide recommendations or suggestions for care planning. Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the Clinical Care Manager for additional support and oversight.
• Develop detailed, individualised clinical care plans that consider participants' clinical needs, goals, preferences, and existing supports.
• Regularly review and adjust care plans to reflect changing health conditions and participant preferences. Coordinate services with multi-disciplinary teams, including GPs, allied health, palliative care, and external providers, to ensure seamless care delivery. Develop strategies in consultation with participants, families, and supporters to address clinical and personal needs within funding frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of participant budgets, ensuring appropriate and effective use of funding in line with program guidelines.
• Promote ANHF's values and ensure culturally appropriate care practices are embedded in all aspects of service delivery.

About the Successful Applicant

The successful candidates should possess but not limit to the following:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 5 years' experience in aged care
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning skills
• Understanding of culturally sensitive practices within CALD communities.
• Understanding of restorative and palliative/end-of-life care approaches.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Empathy, patience, and cultural awareness.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery.
• Knowledge of Support at Home (SAH) program guidelines and aged care reforms.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese/Mandarin.
• Excellent communication, education, and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in electronic care management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:

• Strong knowledge of palliative and EoL care, with proven case management experience
• Good understanding of HCP and SAH, including funding and compliance requirements.
• Experience in supporting and guiding colleagues in managing clinical issues.
• Good understanding of the different approaches within RACF and SaH contexts
• Good understanding of the new Aged Care Act and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including competitive pay rate, ongoing training and career development opportunities within the organisation. Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 are available to increase your take-home income.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this role, please phone

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Australian Nursing Home Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equality in the recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $45.00 – $56.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Salary packaging
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Campsie NSW 2194