Clinical Coordinator

Clinical Coordinator

Looking to grow your career? Or maybe even looking to relocate to a regional area?

We are currently seeking a Clinical Coordinator.

About us

Three Tree Lodge is a 62-bed community based aged care service located in Lithgow only 2 hours from Sydney.  We are expanding our services to need the growing demand in our community.

We are committed to providing quality person-centered services to residents in a home-like environment. We offer a modern, professional working environment with great training and professional development opportunities.

Three Tree Lodge values and celebrates people who care and take ownership and have a strong commitment to teamwork.

The role:

In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the Clinical Coordinator will lead, support and mentor the clinical and care team to ensure the provision of high-quality clinical care.  To achieve this the Clinical Coordinator will be required to:

• Co-ordinate the clinical care needs of residents to ensure individual residents' needs are met and regularly reviewed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of clinical assessments, documentation and care plans.
• Liaise and communicate with residents, resident representatives and health professionals to facilitate the delivery of integrated holistic care and to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of changes in residents' health conditions, clinical and care needs.
• Recognise and identify emerging clinical risks and work collaboratively with the team to identify and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review clinical risks to assess the effectiveness of existing mitigations and provide recommendations as necessary.
• Act as an advisor in response to complex clinical needs.
• Direct and maintain infection control activities.
• Coordinate the purchase and distribution of clinical stores and equipment.
• Support the investigation and review of clinical related complaints, feedback and incidents.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes to monitor clinical and care outcomes that facilitate clinical care compliance, quality, safety and evidence-based practice.
• Develop and deliver training and professional development programs to improve the knowledge and skills of the team members.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies and guidelines related to clinical practice.

To be successful you will have:

• current registration with AHPRA
• minimum of three (3) years post registration clinical experience
• strong clinical assessment, documentation and practice skills
• strong understanding of the concepts of continuous improvement
• strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• strong problem-solving skills and ability to be innovative in problem solving and take ownership for decisions made
• well-developed planning and organisational skills
• leadership and team-work attributes
• proficient digital and information management skills
• a passion for customer service and delivering excellence in care for older people and their families
• an ability to guide and motivate staff and to promote a positive work environment
• demonstrated behaviours that align with Three Tree Lodge's culture and values

It would also be desirable for the applicant to have a ACIPC Foundations in Infection Control (or similar) qualification and/or a willingness to obtain the qualification with the support of the organisation.

We can offer:

• a permanent position, Monday to Friday
• an opportunity to be an active member of the leadership team and therefore the ability to influence change and be innovative
• collaboration and support from a strong leadership group
• a genuine career opportunity with learning, development, and growth opportunities
• a competitive salary plus access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits

Successful applicants will be required to have a National Police Certificate, as an inherent requirement of the role.

To apply please submit your Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents to:  For enquiries, please contact the Chief Executive Officer on