Pennwood Aged Care Services is seeking a clinically strong, values-aligned, and forward-thinking Registered Nurse to step into the role of Clinical Lead – Community Care Services.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and lead high-quality, community-based aged care services across Support at Home, Home Care Packages, CHSP, and community-based TCP programs, all from our Pennington-based Head Office.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Community Care Services, the Clinical Lead is a senior clinical position responsible for:

Providing leadership and clinical oversight to a multidisciplinary team of Care Managers (including RNs, ENs, and non-clinicians)

Driving the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care across all community programs

Supporting complex client care planning, reassessment, and clinical escalation processes

Monitoring and responding to clinical risks, incidents, and compliance requirements

Ensuring adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards, the Aged Care Act, and the Support at Home reforms (commencing November 2025)

Supporting onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of frontline care staff

Acting as a key clinical interface with external providers, allied health, and regulatory bodies

What We’re Looking For

Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA

Demonstrated experience in aged care, community care, or home care

Proven clinical leadership capability – including staff supervision, escalation of risk, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong understanding of care planning, clinical governance, and regulatory frameworks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable working in digital care systems (experience with eCase or similar is a bonus)

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, values-driven team

Why Pennwood?

Established and trusted aged care provider with deep roots in South Australia's Eastern European and multicultural community

Clinically progressive environment — with a focus on digital transformation and Support at Home readiness

Salary packaging available to increase take-home pay

Tight-knit leadership structure — direct access to senior decision-makers and rapid organisational support

Opportunity to genuinely shape and lead how aged care is delivered in the home

Apply Now

Submit your application to [email protected], including:

A brief cover letter addressing the key requirements

Your current CV including AHPRA registration details