Aged Care Nurse Unit Manager - Permanent Leadership Role

Skilled Nursing; Etheridge Shire; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development

Generous salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Skilled Nursing is seeking a qualified nursing leader to oversee aged care services. The role emphasizes safe, person-centred care and strong team leadership within a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will bring post-graduate qualifications in aged care, leadership, and a demonstrated ability to manage rosters and workforce needs while advancing quality improvement initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate training or education in aged care or acute medical nursing.
• Post-graduate education in leadership and management, or plans to undertake.
• Demonstrated competence in leading and managing a team to deliver services that ensures safe, person-centered care.
• Knowledge of key guidelines and frameworks relevant to the role including, but not limited to, Safe Patient Care Act, Code Grey requirements, and Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage rosters and workforce needs.
• Adaptability to competing demands.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Roster management

Adaptability

Clinical governance

Education

Post-graduate nursing qualification

Job description

Skilled Nursing is seeking a qualified nursing leader to oversee aged care services. The role emphasizes safe, person-centred care and strong team leadership within a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will bring post-graduate qualifications in aged care, leadership, and a demonstrated ability to manage rosters and workforce needs while advancing quality improvement initiatives within the team.