Care Coordinator | Clinical
Care Coordinator | Clinical Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter — bringing together our people, expertise and communities through a shared commitment to…
Care Coordinator | Clinical
Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter — bringing together our people, expertise and communities through a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians. As the largest provider of aged care services in regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led, not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step into a clinical leadership role? Respect is seeking a passionate and experienced Care Coordinator to join our team at Killean Residential Aged Care in Inverell, New South Wales.
About The Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to play a key role in coordinating high-quality, person-centred clinical care while supporting residents, families and our multidisciplinary care team.
Working closely with the Care Manager and reporting to the General Manager, you will help ensure each resident has a current, individualised care plan that reflects their clinical needs, preferences and goals.
About The Role:
As Care Coordinator, you will have a strong clinical presence within the home and work collaboratively with the broader care team to support safe, consistent and high-quality resident outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating and reviewing person-centred resident care plans
- Completing clinical assessments and responding to changes in residents' needs
- Supporting admissions and ensuring new residents are appropriately assessed
- Working closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals
- Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation
- Providing and supporting direct nursing care when required
- Monitoring wounds, falls, clinical deterioration and other areas of clinical risk
- Supporting medication management, infection control and clinical audits
- Assisting with investigation and close-out of clinical incidents
- Guiding, supporting and developing nurses and care staff
- Supporting staff orientation, competency assessment and education
- Promoting best-practice care, continuous improvement and strong clinical governance.
About You:
We are looking for an RN who can combine strong clinical knowledge with genuine leadership and a commitment to person-centred care. You will be someone who can confidently engage and support staff, collaborate with residents and families, contribute to continuous improvement and help ensure our clinical practices meet professional standards and legislative requirements.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience working within residential aged care
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation and nursing practice skills
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence using Microsoft applications and clinical information systems.
- Experience in a similar clinical leadership role, knowledge of aged care accreditation and quality improvement programs, and a current driver's licence will be highly regarded.
Why Respect?
When you join Respect, you’re joining a team where your work has genuine purpose and where your leadership can make a difference every single day.
You’ll enjoy:
- A people-first culture built on respect, compassion and connection
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact of your leadership
- Opportunities to grow, develop and build your career
- Supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment
- Training and development pathways
- A friendly, down-to-earth workplace where you can be yourself
- The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care
- Salary packaging — up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, plus a further $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation
📩 APPLY today with your current resume and cover letter.

