Care Coordinator

Southern Cross Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bee Well program discounts

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator in a Permanent Full Time role based in Adelaide. You will provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to nursing and personal care staff to deliver holistic, person-centered care under the Better for Life model.

You will support the Care Manager in daily operations, apply clinical judgement to maintain up-to-date service plans, and lead in governance, staff onboarding, and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) & CPR Certificate (HLTAID009).
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse with leadership responsibilities in an aged care setting.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and healthcare software, strong clinical management, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of Aged Care Standards, dementia care, and AN-ACC funding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Health Promoting Services: Monitor quality assurance systems, conduct resident assessments, ensure timely medication administration, and maintain accurate care plans.
• Person-Centered Care: Act as an advocate for residents, ensuring their goals and preferences are respected, risks are managed, and care is tailored to their social, cultural, and medical needs.
• Governance & Leadership: Coordinate staff onboarding, provide performance feedback, facilitate appraisals, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• WHS Obligations: Ensure a safe environment by implementing WHS policies, managing hazards, and ensuring staff comply with safe work instructions.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical management

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Google Workspace

Healthcare software

Job description

Permanent Full Time Employment

76 Hours per fortnight

• 3 Weekly Rotating Roster. AM, PM, weekends and public holiday cover required.

Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.

• Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.

• We offer an industry-leading Leadership Program for RNs and ENs, allowing you to continuously learn and develop. If you are interested in accelerating your career and developing your leadership skills, apply today.

About the role

The Care Coordinator provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to nursing and personal care staff. They ensure the delivery of holistic, person-centered, and effective care that aligns with the "Better for Life" model. Additionally, the role supports the Care Manager in daily operations and staff management, while applying clinical judgment to maintain up-to-date service plans

Key Responsibilities

• Health Promoting Services: Monitor quality assurance systems, conduct resident assessments, ensure timely medication administration, and maintain accurate care plans.

• Person-Centered Care: Act as an advocate for residents, ensuring their goals and preferences are respected, risks are managed, and care is tailored to their social, cultural, and medical needs.

• Governance & Leadership: Coordinate staff onboarding, provide performance feedback, facilitate appraisals, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

• WHS Obligations: Ensure a safe environment by implementing WHS policies, managing hazards, and ensuring staff comply with safe work instructions.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing with current unrestricted AHPRA registration as an Registered Nurse and a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) & CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)

• Experience:Previous experience as a Registered Nurse with leadership responsibilities in an aged care setting.

• Skills & Knowledge:Proficiency in Google Workspace and healthcare software, strong clinical management, time management, and problem-solving skills. Deep knowledge of Aged Care Standards, dementia care, and AN-ACC funding is essential.

• Attributes: A commitment to the organisation's values (Service, Courage, Compassion) and the ability to build positive relationships

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.