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