Transition Care Program Lead
Silverchain are recruiting for this recently created and exciting role in our organisation.
Suiting an experienced Registered Nurse, OT or Physio, who is keen to develop/grow their leadership abilities, while continuing to use their clinical knowledge and skills, our Transition Care Program Leader, is responsible for the coordination and delivery of care for our TCP service.
The Role
Although the preference is full time, (Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm) we can talk about flexibility for the right applicant. Some of the role responsibilities will be to:
• Maintain a level of operational TCP knowledge and relevant Health Department guideline updates.
• Lead, delegate and organise the effective delivery of the Transition Care Program service, including internal and external stakeholder engagement, assessment, care and discharge planning, and reporting requirements.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement requirements relating to the TCP program and broader multidisciplinary care team.
• Promote and support a positive culture with demonstrated professional behaviours in line with Silverchain’s Code of Conduct and Best Care Framework.
• Coordinate and deliver client care in accordance with current professional and ethical standards, evidence-based practice, relevant legislation, and common law.
• Formulate and maintain client support plans in consultation with the client and their family, addressing the holistic needs of the client throughout the service delivery period.
• Act as an advocate for the client and their family whilst protecting and upholding their rights in relation to the care assessed and provided by Silverchain.
• Be accountable and responsible for all care given, including assessments, maintenance of support plans, managing emergencies, and identification and delivery of appropriate interventions for complex client problems.
• Act as an escalation point for client care within the TCP service delivery.
• Collaborate with, and seek advice and assistance from, the Multidisciplinary Care Leadership team.
• Assess client and carer needs for education and support, inform them of additional resources as appropriate, monitor the effectiveness of interventions, and adjust interventions where relevant.
• Actively participate in education and professional development of self and others.
• Accept feedback and participate in preceptor programs at the appropriate level and, where required, act as an effective preceptor.
• Ensure contract compliance by managing TCP Health Department portals, including monthly data reporting (if required) against reportable KPIs.
• Hold current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, with demonstrated high-level clinical skills and a minimum of two years’ post‑graduate experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use appropriate treatment and assessment methods.
• Possess well-developed communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers, families and direct care employees.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide education, support and supervision to direct care employees, clients and their carers.
• Demonstrate sound decision‑making and problem‑solving skills to innovatively manage the provision of quality client care.
• Display an empathetic and flexible approach to managing the sensitivities of client and employee issues within a clinical environment.
What we are looking for
• Current nursing or Allied Health registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, with demonstrated high‑level clinical skills and a minimum of two years’ post‑graduate experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use appropriate treatment and assessment methods.
• Well‑developed communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers, families and direct care employees.
• Demonstrated ability to provide education, support and supervision to direct care employees, clients and their carers.
• Demonstrated sound decision‑making and problem‑solving skills to innovatively manage the provision of quality client care.
• Empathetic and flexible approach to managing the sensitivities of client and employee issues within a clinical environment.
What's on offer
Why Choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.
We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.
At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.
How to apply
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For any further queries or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Serena Lloyd on 0455 077 850
Type: Hourly Full Time
Category: Aged Community Care WA
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Date posted: 28/01/2026