Clinical Team Leader Job at Essential Nursing and Disability Services

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🌟 About the Company:

Essential Nursing and Disability Services is a diversity-led NDIS care and community services provider committed to excellence in everything we do. Our unique team partners with stakeholders to deliver person-focused caring services across the disability sector, ensuring each participant receives the support they need to thrive. We recognise that every participant has individual needs, aspirations, and preferences. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand, and tailor our services to ensure each person can achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilled life at home and within their community.

🌟About the role:

The Clinical Team Leader is responsible for both clinical leadership and operational leadership within an Essential Nursing and Disability Services (ENDS) NDIS residential Supported Independent Living (SIL) house (s) and related community supports. This hybrid role provides day-to-day management of the house (s), leadership and supervision of Support Workers, and ensures safe, clinically competent, person-centered care aligned with participant goals, clinical requirements, and ENDS policies. You’ll work closely with the Service Delivery Lead to maintain compliance, support staff capability, and ensure participants receive consistent, clinically competent care aligned with their goals.

💼 Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Governance

Provide clinical oversight, assessments and escalation of participant health needs

Ensure safe medication management (MARs, administration, storage, documentation)

Lead infection control practices and clinical risk management

Ensure care plans, assessments and clinical documentation are accurate and current

Operational & House Leadership

Lead daily operations of SIL houses to ensure smooth, safe service delivery

Support rostering, shift coverage and operational workflows

Ensure a safe, clean and well-maintained house environment

Manage stock, PPE, medication supplies and operational readiness

Team Leadership & Supervision

Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentoring of Support Workers

Support onboarding and on-the-job competency development

Address performance issues early and escalate appropriately

Promote a respectful, accountable and values-driven team culture

Compliance, WHS & Incident Management

Ensure incidents, hazards and near misses are reported in QUASR within timeframes

Support investigations and completion of corrective actions

Maintain compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, WHS and ENDS policies

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate effectively with participants, families, guardians, allied health, GPs and pharmacies

Coordinate clinical and therapy appointments and follow-up actions

Ensure timely communication of medication changes and clinical updates

About You

You are a confident clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, community-based environment. You’re organised, proactive and capable of balancing clinical judgement with operational demands.

You bring:

Strong clinical decision-making and attention to detail

Excellent communication and documentation skills

A practical, calm approach under pressure

A genuine commitment to person-centred, values-led care

👩‍⚕️Essential Requirements

Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse)

Minimum 5 years of paid RN experience

Current First Aid & CPR

National Police Clearance

NDIS Worker Screening (or ability to obtain)

Valid WA Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle (as required)

Evidence of required vaccinations

Ability to provide two professional references

Highly Regarded

Experience in NDIS, disability, SIL or community-based services

Confidence using systems such as ShiftCare, QUASR, Employment Hero, SharePoint or MS Office

Experience supervising or leading support teams

🧩 What’s on offer?

Flexible work arrangements
$90,000 – $100,000 per annum plus super
Novated lease – saving on tax
Learning & development opportunities
Positive and Inclusive work culture

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Senior Level

Pay Rate

90000 AUD – 100000 AUD (Annum)

Company Overview

Essential Nursing and Disability Services is a diversity-led NDIS care and community services provider committed to excellence in everything we do. Our unique team partners with stakeholders to deliver person-focused caring services across the disability sector, ensuring each participant receives the support they need to thrive. We recognise that every participant has individual needs, aspirations, and preferences. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand, and tailor our services to ensure each person can achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilled life at home and within their community. With decades of collective experience in disability support and nursing care, our team brings profound expertise to every interaction. This experience, combined with ongoing professional development and a commitment to best practice, ensures we deliver care that is both compassionate and technically excellent. We believe in the power of community connection for enhancing wellbeing and quality of life. Beyond providing direct support services, we actively engage with local communities to create inclusive environments where all people can participate and contribute meaningfully.

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