Clinical Care Partner

Clinical Care Partner

Company: BlueCare Location: Innisfail & Surrounding Areas Work Type: Full-time On-site/Remote: On-site Salary: $45.29 – $57.06 per hour

BlueCare is seeking a Clinical Care Partner to join their team in Innisfail. This full-time, on-site position offers a remuneration package of $45.29 - $57.06 per hour, plus superannuation, not-for-profit salary packaging to increase take-home pay, allowances, travel reimbursement (kilometres), and employee discounts. Classification will be QRN1.1 – QRN1.7, determined by demonstrated clinical hours and experience.

As a Clinical Care Partner, your primary responsibility is to ensure clients receive person-centred, high-quality care. This involves overseeing and coordinating complex clinical and care needs through assessment, care planning, and service coordination, with the aim of achieving optimal care outcomes for each client from their Aged Care Service funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review complex care plans in collaboration with the client and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Manage budgets and facilitate multidisciplinary care activities.
• Liaise with clinical teams to monitor and respond to the evolving needs of complex community clients.
• Continuously monitor, review, and evaluate care plans, services, and outcomes.
• Assist clients in navigating the care system and connect them with necessary resources when required.

This role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. You will spend the majority of your time engaging with clients within the community. BlueCare encourages creativity and enjoyment in contributing to their success. Join one of Australia's most trusted community and residential care providers.

Role Requirements:

• A Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional holding current AHPRA registration and unlimited work entitlements is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of client-centred, community-based care service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Community Funding streams and programs.
• Excellent communication and clinical problem-solving skills.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence is essential.
• A roadworthy and insured vehicle (Third Party Property minimum) for work use is essential.
• Confidence in managing your time effectively, including an ability to work autonomously.

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers, you will be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family, comprising over 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across brands including BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. The team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed to helping people live life in all its fullness.

Application Process:

The application process takes less than 15 minutes. Click the 'APPLY' button to be directed to the online application process. Please upload your resume and cover letter. The team is available to answer any questions you may have.

Child Safe Commitment: UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation. This includes providing welcoming, safe, and nurturing services for children, implementing measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, appropriately and immediately addressing any instances of child abuse and neglect, and abiding by the Child Safe Standards and adhering to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion: UnitingCare's approach is that everybody is welcome. Diversity is at the core of their identity, mission, and values. They are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. UnitingCare strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, demonstrating their commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. For additional support and to meet their RAP Team, email rec•••••••••••@ucareqld.com.au.

Safe Workplace Commitment: UnitingCare works hard to ensure services are welcoming and safe for every person. They are united in keeping children, young people, and the elderly safe from harm within their services, workplaces, and the communities they support, and are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Their recruitment and workplace practices reflect their dedication to preventing abuse, harm, and exploitation across UnitingCare.