Clinical Care Partner

Introduction:

Position: Clinical Care Partner

Location: South Australia (Christies Beach, Belair, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge)

Team: Help at Home Clinical Team

Direct Reports: Regional Nurses

Number of Positions Available: 3

Are you a passionate and experienced clinical leader ready to step into a role where your skills and compassion make a lasting impact? At Kalyra, we are committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality care that supports older Australians to live independently in their own homes. We are currently seeking a Clinical Care Partner to join our dedicated Help at Home team and play a key role in shaping safe, effective, and holistic clinical care across our home care programs.

In this pivotal position, you'll lead with empathy and purpose—supporting, mentoring, and empowering a regional team to deliver excellent client outcomes. If you are driven by clinical excellence, value working in a supportive and values-led organisation, and thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About Kalyra

Kalyra is a values-led organisation with a proud heritage of providing compassionate, community-based care. Guided by our vision to improve the quality of life for those in need, we continue to expand our services through innovation, integrity, and a deep commitment to our people.

Our values define how we work:

Caring – daily acts of kindness

Enabling Others – making it possible

A Community – where each individual is recognised

Commitment – here for the right reasons

Building on Strengths – growing together

Description:

Position Overview

The Clinical Care Partner plays a crucial leadership role within Kalyra's Help at Home program, overseeing the clinical care of clients with complex or high-impact health needs. This role focuses on building the capability of the workforce to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care that supports reablement, early intervention, and wellness.

Working closely with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, the Clinical Care Partner provides clinical oversight, guidance, and leadership to ensure service delivery meets both regulatory standards and the unique needs and preferences of each client.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Practice

Provide clinical supervision, support, and mentoring to nursing and care staff

Lead implementation of clinical care strategies and risk management plans

Promote best-practice care aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards and client-centred outcomes

Manage a small caseload of Home Care Package clients

Assessment, Planning & Monitoring

Oversee assessment and clinical care planning for clients with complex or high-prevalence conditions

Collaborate with external health professionals to ensure integrated care and early intervention

Facilitate reassessments and reviews when clients' conditions change

Capability Building & Governance

Identify workforce training needs and facilitate professional development

Lead side-by-side competency assessments and mentoring

Support the implementation of local clinical governance initiatives

Quality & Safety

Investigate and resolve incidents and feedback in line with Kalyra's quality systems

Ensure compliance with clinical and legislative frameworks including Work Health & Safety

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across clinical and support services

Organisational Focus Areas

Act as the lead for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, Restorative Care Pathway, and End of Life Pathway within your region

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a competitive hourly rate in the range of $55.00 – $58.57 per hour, based upon experience and qualifications.

Vehicle: In addition, the role includes a vehicle allowance of $10,500 per annum or the option of a fully maintained vehicle, as part of the total remuneration package.

Other benefits: access to salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment

What You'll Bring

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Current AHPRA registration

Demonstrated leadership in clinical practice within aged care or community settings

Experience mentoring or supervising multidisciplinary teams

Sound knowledge of Home Care Packages (HCP), CHSP Guidelines, and the Aged Care Quality Standards

Desirable

Experience with Support at Home Reforms

Ability to work across multiple regions

Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Aged Care Act 1997 and WHS regulations

A commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement

Additional Requirements

Up-to-date vaccinations including influenza and COVID-19

Commitment to Kalyra's values and ethical standards

Compliance with Equal Opportunity, WHS, and clinical governance requirements

Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

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