Clinical Team Leader

Are you caring, compassionate and looking for more than just a job? At Kalyra, we’re a community, a family and a choice to make a positive impact in people’s lives.

For more than 130 years, our dedicated team has been supporting South Australians to enjoy life as they age. As a Program Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. You’ll see the difference you make in every moment, big and small, and enjoy plenty of variety and the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Be welcomed by a good-hearted and values-driven team that supports you through every challenge and win.

The Clinical Team Leader at Kalyra plays a pivotal role in providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents while supporting and leading the residential care team. You will:

• Provide overall leadership to the team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

• Deliver exceptional clinical care, ensuring compliance with aged care standards and policies.

• Create and maintain person-centred care plans, reflecting residents' unique needs and preferences.

• Oversee clinical risk management, including care transitions and mandatory reporting.

• Facilitate effective team communication through daily huddles and clinical risk meetings.

• Promote a home-like environment that enhances residents' well-being, dignity, and independence.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a high standard of care and governance.

Each day brings unique challenges, and your contributions significantly impact and improve the lives of those under our care. 

This full-time position is based in Belair, SA, with working hours from Monday to Friday.

You’re a compassionate, resilient and good-hearted person who deeply respects and seeks to enhance the strengths and dignity of older people. Through your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you establish and maintain professional relationships, ensure confidentiality and respect our customers’ values.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency, confidence in clinical care, and genuine empathy and understanding for our residents. You should also possess experience in clinical coordination, mentoring, and fostering continuous improvement in aged care environments. Your passion lies in promoting well-being and enhancing the quality of life for those in need.

Apart from this, we ask that you have the following: 

• AHPRA Registration 

• National Police Check or willingness to obtain one

• NDIS clearance

• Senior First Aid Certificate

• 3 x covid vaccinations 

• Influenza 2024 vaccination or 2025 booking

• Sound leadership and team-building skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Aged Care

At Kalyra, we’re committed to making lives better - and that includes yours. More than a team, we’re a family where you’ll always find a listening ear and support when you need it. You’ll also be empowered by genuine leaders who help you create the life and career you want, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you’ll find at Kalyra:

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements

• Increased take-home pay by up to $15,899 with salary packaging, plus a tax-f ree meal and entertainment card worth up to $2,650

• Annual “thank you” dinner, plus an end-of-year celebration with a gift of appreciation

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling, and free vaccinations 

To apply for this role, please click the apply button and for more information, please contact Reena Parmar, Recruitment Partner at Harrison McMillan, on  08 7140 1917  or via  recruitment@hmrpo.com.au  

Kalyra is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.