About VIVA Mutual
At VIVA Mutual, we empower people with disabilities and older individuals to live a life of their choosing. We achieve this through innovative, person-centred services delivered via our Self-Managed Team model. Our approach fosters choice, control, and informed decision-making, supported by a dedicated Support Centre that ensures operational excellence, finance management, and compliance.

Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nurse Lead to provide high-quality clinical care and operational support for NDIS participants and older Australians. This key role will contribute to VIVA's Clinical Governance Committee, support internal audits, and assist with regulatory compliance. You will also have the opportunity to work within a collaborative Self-Managed Nursing Team framework, supervising and mentoring enrolled nurses while promoting VIVA’s values and culture.

Vehicle Allowance

Position also includes a vehicle allowance of $250 per fortnight. (6,500 p/a)

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services to NDIS participants and older Australians, ensuring high standards of care.

Collaborate with the NDIS Lead, Aged Care Lead and Operational Lead to support and expand the Self-Managed Nursing Team framework.

Mentor and assist in the professional development of nursing staff, fostering a cooperative and self-managed team culture.

Contribute to VIVA's Clinical Governance Committee and maintain regulatory compliance.

Support the preparation and participation in aged care and NDIS audits ensuring readiness for regulatory reviews.

Assist in the continuous improvement of nursing practices and documentation.

Participate in training, competency assessments, and induction processes for new nursing staff.

Assist in a Delegation of Care Model to support workers supporting our NDIS participants.

Develop, implement and train support workers on High Intensity Health Support Plans for NDIS Participants.

Contribute to a cooperative multidisciplinary team that values collaboration over hierarchy.

About You

Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

Experience: Proven experience in community NDIS, aged care service delivery, clinical governance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills: Strong knowledge of NDIS and aged care regulations. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and support clinical governance activities, audits, and compliance.

Personal Attributes: Demonstrated ability to work within a self-managed team, mentor others, and uphold VIVA’s values of integrity, self-management, excellence, impact, and community.

Required Compliance Items:

National Criminal History Check,

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Working With Children Check

NDIS Worker Orientation Modules

Drivers License.

Own Vehicle

Why work with VIVA?

We are different.

VIVA Mutual is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers local, personalised health and wellbeing support services through a connected network of dedicated support workers, and health care professionals.

VIVA is about living.

Engaged Employees | Valued Clients

We recognise staff as our strongest asset. We carefully select our staff for their passion, skills, and how they embrace responsibility to go above and beyond. We know engaged employees provide the highest quality care and low staff turnover, making VIVA more successful.

You will have a passion for life and want to be part of a innovative new health and social care model in South Australia.

Team around the client

VIVA services are organised around self-managed teams, comprising of nurses and support workers, trained, and empowered to make self-guided decisions and deliver the support our clients want.

Commitment to Quality and Continuity

By investing in our spirited, passionate, and skilled people, we’re able to deliver the best outcomes, supporting clients to live the life of their choosing.

Our motivation to make a difference comes from our deep understanding of what people and their families want – Formed by a lifetime of experience.

That’s the VIVA difference.

VIVA means service delivered with passion!

Our Values:

To act with integrity and honesty

To embrace the responsibility and benefits of being able to self- manage

To go the extra mile to deliver excellent service

To have a positive impact upon everyone we meet

To support the communities, we are active within

The VIVA Mutual benefits:

Competitive remuneration package, including above award wages and penalty rates for weekend and evening shifts.
Ongoing career pathways into the health and community care sector
Be a part of a supportive and inclusive Self-managed with inclusive team culture that values diversity, respect, and collaboration.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression within the organization.
Salary packaging options available, maximizing your take-home pay and providing additional financial benefits. Can include living expenses of up to $15,900 and Meal Entertainment expenses up to $2,650.
Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.