About the roleThe practice lead - clinical provides expert clinical leadership across our community-based care services, supporting our teams to deliver safe, connected, person-centred care. This role champions implementation of clinical and care governance frameworks, provides clinical expertise in the design and coordination of services, identification and management of recipient health-care related risks and support workforce capability in developing educational resources to our workforce.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:leading the development, implementation, and continuous review of clinical governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and care models aligned with best practiceproviding expert guidance to ensure services are delivered in accordance with safe, highquality care standards, with a specific focus on child and family, youth, disability, and mental health servicesleading, implementing, and monitoring quality improvement initiatives that strengthen care delivery, promote safety, improve recipient outcomes, and enhance organisational performance related to safe care practicesdriving a proactive approach to compliance and risk management, including conducting internal audits, supporting the management of escalated concerns, and coordinating preparation for regulatory assessments and accreditation activitiesbuilding and maintaining effective partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery and improve outcomes for recipientsanalysing and interpreting data from incidents, audits, and quality reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, using insights to inform continuous improvement strategiesproviding education, coaching, and specialist support in clinicalrelated practices across community services, promoting safe care delivery, safe administration, and recipient wellbeingdelivering clinical leadership and oversight of recipientrelated risk in community settings, ensuring early identification, assessment, escalation, and management of changes in health status to support safe, highquality, riskinformed careAbout youTo be considered for this rewarding role you will have:clinical expertise and sound judgement, with a commitment to evidence-based practiceexperience working in community-based care and/or demonstrated knowledge of the Human Service Quality Framework (HSQF) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Practice Standardsdemonstrated experience providing clinical guidance and mentoring to non-clinical workforces to promote safe practice, clear role boundaries and timely escalation of care concernshighly developed personcentred communication skillsstrong capacity to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholdersproven capability to think critically and approach challenges with innovationa track record of driving and sustaining continuous improvement in clinical practicedemonstrated experience in cultivating a safe, supportive, and wellbeing-focusedenvironment, including promoting safe practice, supporting psychological safety, and proactively managing risksRole requirements bachelor of nursing and AHPRA registration to practice as a nurse in Australia experience in the community services industry (highly desirable)travel to selectability sites may be required from time to timecurrent nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain within the first month of employment)a Child Safety & Personal History Screening checka Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licenceroadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insuranceAbout the offerThe practice lead - clinical is a permanent fulltime position based in Townsville.We offer a range of benefits including:attractive salary+ superup to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefitsaccess to fitness passportflexible working arrangementscareer pathways and opportunities for developmentemployee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employeesApplying If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.If you would like more information, please contact selectability''s HR teamon or by email About usselectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Job Title
Practice Lead