Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Partner
Job No:
CCW619
Location:
Illawarra
Bring your expertise where it matters most.
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into a senior clinical role that combines hands-on care with genuine leadership? Join CatholicCare Wollongong as a Senior Registered Nurse – Clinical Care Partner, where you'll mentor a dedicated team while managing a caseload of clients with complex needs in the community.
We are recruiting a Senior Registered Nurse to provide expert clinical guidance, advanced case management, and team leadership across our Aged & Disability Services programs. This is an office-based role either in the Illawarra or Macarthur region.
- Payrate: $55.68/hour + NFP Salary Packaging + KM reimbursement
- Hours per week: Full time, 38 hours/week. We are open to a part-time role for the right candidate.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Location: Office based, either in the Illawarra or Macarthur regions.
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
- Mentor and support a team of Registered Nurses, Care Partners, and Care Workers to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex or high-risk clinical needs, including end-of-life and palliative care planning
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Lead clinical governance activities including audits, risk management, and compliance with strengthened Aged Care Standards
- Advocate for clients on funding decisions, care entitlements, and service access, including ACAS liaison
- Support clients through transitions in care and coordinate services across health providers and community stakeholders
What we're looking for
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated experience working with complex clients in aged care, disability, or community settings
- 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 Thera Lynch at theral@catholiccare.dow.org.au
Applications close: 10 May 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.
