Clinical Manager/Educator - Rathgar Lodge

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring full-time Clinical Manager/Educator to join our residential care clinical team at Rathgar in Grafton.

This role combines hands-on nursing with clinical leadership and education. You will work four days per week as a Registered Nurse on the floor, on morning shifts, and one day per week in the Clinical Manager/Educator role.

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, empower nursing staff, and provide clinical guidance to support excellence across all aspects of care delivery.

Join a values-led organisation where your contribution will make a meaningful difference to residents, colleagues, and the wider community.

As Clinical Manager/Educator, you will be responsible for:

• Providing direct nursing care during your four morning shifts as a Registered Nurse.

• Leading clinical care delivery in line with best-practice standards.

• Coaching, mentoring, and educating nursing staff to build clinical capability and a strong team culture.

• Driving continuous quality improvement in resident care.

• Overseeing clinical documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Collaborating with senior leadership to maintain a safe, positive, and supportive care environment.

• Current AHPRA nursing registration.

• A minimum of four years’ post-registration experience, including at least three years in a relevant specialty.

• Demonstrated clinical leadership capability, with a strong focus on coaching and staff development.

• A flexible, proactive, and person-centred approach.

• Experience within aged care services.

• Postgraduate qualifications in Gerontology, Palliative Care, or Education.

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based care and clinical systems.

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Kindness, and Inclusiveness guide everything we do. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we welcome people who share our commitment to excellence in care.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of:

• Proof of right to work in Australia.

• A National Criminal History Check.

• Other relevant pre-employment checks.

• Vaccination requirements in line with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy.

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Applications sent via email will not be accepted.

For further information or adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and to learn more about UPA and explore current opportunities, visit www.upa.org.au and head to the Working at UPA page.

We welcome applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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