The organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by your side”. 

With a staff compliment of 1500 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include:-

• Home Care Services
• Residential Aged Care
• Retirement Villages

The opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Governance, Quality and Education, The Clinical and Quality Nurse Advisor will provide clinical and quality support across UPA programs and services.

The role

As the Clinical and Quality Nurse Advisor, you will:

• Provide clinical and quality support, act as a resource for compliance-related activities, and take the lead in developing evidence-based policies.
• Coach and mentor staff members, contributing to enhancing clinical practices within UPA's aged care operations.
• Engage in leading or participating in organisation-wide clinical projects aimed at improving consumer outcomes.
• This role requires significant travel across UPA programs and services. 

About you

You will hold Clinical qualifications to degree level, as well as current AHPRA registration with no limitations or banning orders in place. You will also hold post-graduate qualifications in aged or health care related field. You will have broad clinical and problem-solving skills as well as experience in the aged or health care sectors, having worked at a Senior level in the aged care industry for a minimum of 5 years post graduate. 

You will have a deep understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, compliance and quality management.

This role requires regular travel as an essential component of the position.

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free) 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Free on-site car parking
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing

Interested?  

Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.  For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email recruitment@upa.org.au.  Please note: Applications will undergo review upon receipt. We are actively recruiting throughout the advertising period. 

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.   

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 Recruitment Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.