About Us
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven, non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW. With a team of 1,400 staff and an annual turnover exceeding $100 million, UPA is committed to delivering high-quality care across:

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Manager to lead the clinical care team at Heiden Park Lodge in Sydney. This role is key in ensuring residents receive exceptional, evidence-based care that enhances their quality of life.

Your Role
As Clinical Manager, you will:

• Conduct clinical assessments and implement evidence-based practices to improve resident outcomes.
• Guide and support nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure best care practices.
• Develop, monitor, and update personalised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and medical professionals.
• Audit clinical forms, review incident reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership in quality improvement, policy development, and clinical protocol implementation.
• Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Assess staff competencies, identify training needs, and coordinate professional development.
• Evaluate facility services, including hygiene, cleaning, meal delivery, and overall resident experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment).
• $500 retention bonus for permanent employees.
• Support for AHPRA registration, including payment of annual fees.
• Platinum membership with the Australian College of Nursing.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
• Access to Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
• A welcoming and supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant nursing field (minimum 12 months clinical experience).
• Minimum 4 years post-registration experience, including 3 years in a specialised area.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Commitment to providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong time management and adaptability to changing care needs.
• Proficiency in using clinical software and documentation tools.

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:- 

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza) 
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check 
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment 

How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume. For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.

Visit www.upa.org.au to learn more about us.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.