At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical teams and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents.
- Company: Reputable not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years in aged care.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, professional development, free flu vaccinations, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on quality care and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and senior clinical leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 52000 £ per year.
We are a highly regarded not-for-profit, values-based organisation, offering residential, community and in-home aged care for over 30 years, to older people living in and around the city of Manningham.
About the Role
We are seeking two proactive and experienced Clinical Nurse Managers on a permanent full-time basis to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight across Cassia House, a high-care residential aged care service supporting residents with complex clinical and cognitive needs. Reporting directly to the Clinical Care Manager of the facility, these roles are critical in ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care, strong clinical governance and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, AN-ACC, SIRS, and organisational policies. One position will lead the Erica and Acacia Units (60 beds total), supporting residents with high clinical care needs. The second position will lead the Banksia Memory Support Unit (30 beds), supporting residents living with dementia and cognitive impairment. Both positions are newly created positions and will form a key part of the Residential leadership team ongoing. This role offers a mix of clinical and management shifts, allowing you to remain hands-on while leading service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational and clinical leadership in the delivery of safe, high-quality, resident-centred care
- Lead, supervise and support Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Workers
- Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act, SIRS requirements, AN-ACC obligations and organisational policies
- Act as clinical leader within the allocated unit for residents, families, GPs and allied health providers
- Oversee care planning, documentation, clinical assessments and medication management
- Monitor and respond to clinical incidents, adverse events and complaints
- Lead clinical audits, quality improvement activities and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support staffing coordination, skill mix and workforce capability development
- Provide coaching, performance feedback and staff development opportunities
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture and resident-focused care environment
- Participate in shared on-call roster with the Clinical Care Manager (approx. 1 week out of 4).
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead high-acuity and specialist dementia care services
- Supportive leadership structure and collaborative clinical team
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Meaningful work in a values-based aged care organisation
- Salary Packaging benefits including up to $15,990 daily expenses, meals and entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum plus novated car leasing options
- On call allowances where applicable
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free uniform tops
About You
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior clinical or aged care leadership role
- Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, SIRS, AN-ACC and clinical governance frameworks
- Proven leadership and team management capability across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in high-care residential aged care (essential)
- Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
- Ability to manage clinical complexity in a high-demand environment
- For Banksia role: demonstrated experience in a Memory Support Unit or formal dementia care training
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Join our esteemed not-for-profit organisation, where we have been dedicated to providing exceptional aged care for over 30 years in Manningham. As a Clinical Nurse Manager, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises professional development and meaningful work, while enjoying benefits such as salary packaging, ongoing training, and a positive workplace culture focused on resident-centred care.
