Clinical & Quality Nurse Advisor –
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Up to $150,000 + Super
- Salary packaging ($15,900 + $2,650 Meal & Entertainment Card + Novated Leasing)
- Platinum member of Australian College of Nursing + Paid AHPRA Registration
The Opportunity
The Clinical and Quality Nurse Advisor works as part of the Clinical Governance, Quality and Education team reporting to the Director Clinical Governance, Quality and Education. The role provides high-level professional health advice as a registered nurse, expert clinical, quality and compliance advice and support across UPA programs and services.
Within UPA Clinical Governance and Quality Frameworks, the Clinical and Quality Nurse Advisor plays a vital role in ensuring excellence in clinical care. By delivering advanced clinical expertise and leadership. The role upholds high standards of practice, drives continuous improvement, and reinforces UPA’s commitment to person-centred care.
This role requires travel to all UPA services.
The role
As the Clinical and Quality Nurse Advisor, you will:
- provide expert clinical and quality support and be a resource for compliance-related activities.
- support the monitoring of UPA’s Quality Management Framework and UPA’s Clinical Governance Framework.
- coach and mentor staff members, contributing to enhancing clinical practices within UPA's aged care operations.
- support the development and maintenance of evidence-based policy and procedure in line with UPA Strategic objectives and regulatory responsibilities.
- engage in leading or participating in organisation-wide clinical projects aimed at improving consumer outcomes.
- drive continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, promote consumer well-being, compliance and best practices in care delivery and consumer experience
About you
You will be a dynamic and hands-on Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration with no limitations or banning orders in place. You will hold post-graduate qualifications in an aged or health care related field.
You will have broad clinical, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as experience in the aged care sector, having worked at a Senior level in the aged care industry for a minimum of 10 years post graduate. You will have a strong ability to utilise your clinical leadership skills to triangulate clinical quality data to effect quality improvements.
You will have a deep understanding and application of the Aged Care Quality Standards, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, new Aged Care Act and associated Aged Care Rules, compliance and quality management across the aged care sector.
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)
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents and the community
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.
Pre-employment screening
The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must have current and valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa) to be considered for this role.
- Must be willing to undertake pre-employment checks which include but not limited to National Police Check, Reference Checks, Qualification and professional registration verification
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
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.
