CLINICAL MANAGER/EDUCATOR
The Organisation
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The Opportunity
As the Clinical Manager/Educator, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and expertise to ensure the highest standards of care for our residents. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Residential Aged Care and working in collaboration with Facility Managers, this pivotal role combines clinical governance oversight with staff education and development, driving continuous improvement and compliance with best practice standards. You play a pivotal role in staff clinical education and oversight and will be responsible for implementing annual education plans, evaluating training effectiveness and supporting strategic objectives.
You will:
- Champion UPA’s Clinical Governance Framework, ensuring safe, evidence-based care.
- Lead the annual education and training plan, including mandatory training, competency development, and induction programs.
- Oversee clinical auditing, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Use data analytics and trend analysist to inform education and quality initiatives.
- Mentor and support nursing staff to deliver person-centred care aligned with UPA’s philosophy.
- Contribute to staff development, recruitment of new clinical staff, participate in performance evaluations and disciplinary actions in collaboration with People & Culture.
- Collaborate with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Act as Facility Manager when required
This role will require you to travel between UPA services and work flexible hours.
What you will need
- Nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Experience in Aged Care Services
- Minimum 5 years’ post basic registration experience including 3 years of experience within clinical leadership or education role
- Strong leadership, mentoring, coaching skills to guide and develop teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
- Commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for residents.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- High level of flexibility and strong time management skills to prioritise and manage workloads efficiently.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
- Adaptability to changing care requirements and environments
- Demonstrated proficiency in using computer software and applications.
Desired:
- Infection and Prevention Control Certificate
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
- Postgraduate qualifications in a specific nursing field such as Gerontology, Palliative Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health and/or Education (or working towards) with twelve months of clinical experience relevant to the qualification.
- Experience in implementing evidence-based practice, change management and clinical practice development.
Why Work for UPA:
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and the community
Pre-employment screening
The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in Australia.
Interested
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
