Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Partner
Job No:
CCW582
Location:
Illawarra
Lead with purpose. Empower others. Make a lasting impact.
Are you a Registered Nurse who wants to combine clinical leadership with meaningful, community‑based care? Join CatholicCare Wollongong in a role where your expertise supports not only clients with complex needs, but also the nurses and care partners you mentor every day.
We are recruiting two Registered Nurses – Clinical Care Partners to provide advanced clinical care, leadership, and care coordination across our community programs. This is a hybrid role, based in Campbelltown or Wollongong, with regular work‑from‑home days and occasional travel between locations.
Role highlights
In addition to being part of a values‑driven organisation focused on quality and compassion:
- $110,000 gross per year ($55.68/hr) + up to $18,550 tax‑free NFP salary packaging
- Hybrid work model – Campbelltown or Wollongong + WFH each week
- 15 days paid personal leave each year
- 3 days additional leave at Christmas
- Study leave and professional development
- Fitness Passport and EAP
What you’ll be doing
- Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to nurses and care partners
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex clinical needs
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care and support client transitions
- Advocate for clients and support person‑centred care planning
- Drive quality improvement, compliance, and clinical governance
- Build strong relationships with clients, families, and health professionals
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Post‑graduate experience in community, aged care, or primary health
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and mentoring capability
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
Desirable (highly regarded)
- Advanced clinical assessment and case management experience
- Knowledge of Home Care Packages (HCP) and Support at Home program
- Experience in palliative care, dementia, or end‑of‑life care
- Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance
Why CatholicCare Wollongong?
At CatholicCare Wollongong, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality care that strengthens individuals, families, and communities. You’ll be supported to lead, grow, and make a genuine difference — while maintaining balance and flexibility in how you work.
Ready to make a difference?
Click apply now for the Position Description.
Feel free to forward this vacancy to someone you may know!
For further information, contact Ryan Li at senjiel@catholiccare.dow.org.au
Applications close: 22 February 2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received — early applications are encouraged.
We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.