Care Coordinator

Resthaven Incorporated; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development fund

Career progression

Inclusive community

Salary sacrifice vehicle

EAP program

Job summary

Resthaven Westbourne Park Residential Services in Adelaide, SA, seeks an experienced Care Coordinator to lead nursing and care teams in a full-time leadership role, covering maternity leave until 30 August 2027. You will drive high-quality, resident-focused care while partnering with management to ensure service excellence.

As a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, you will supervise staff, collaborate with senior leaders, and uphold best practice standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a registered nurse
• Registered Nurse Registration with AHPRA
• Previous supervisory experience as a Registered Nurse
• Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff to achieve organisational goals
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff and residents
• Ability to logically prioritise varying work demands
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of the ageing process and commitment to caring for older people

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Senior Manager Residential Services and Residential Services Managers to provide quality clinical care and services to all residents
• Provide clinical oversight across the site, ensuring care standards are upheld and concerns addressed promptly
• Consult with residents and families in planning, delivery and evaluation of clinical care
• Deliver professional standards of contemporary best practice nursing and care services at the residential aged care home
• Ensure effective collaboration with visiting medical practitioners and other allied health professionals
• Supervise nursing staff and personal care assistants

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Time management

Prioritisation

Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Resthaven Westbourne Park Residential Services is looking for an experienced and motivated Care Coordinator to join the team in a full-time leadership role, providing maternity leave cover until 30 August 2027.

As a Care Coordinator with Resthaven Westbourne Park Residential Site, your commitment to quality, resident-focused care will be welcomed as you lead your team of care and nursing staff.

We will provide you with reliable operating systems, specialist advice and clinical resources. Knowing how important open communication and teamwork is, you will be supported and encouraged by an experienced management team.

We recognise your growth as a professional. Our managers will take the time to listen, coach and mentor you, and actively encourage your continued clinical learning and career progression.

We focus on delivering the best care possible and believe in mutual respect. Join us to enjoy the benefits today.

A little more about the role:

• Working collaboratively with the Senior Manager Residential Services and the Residential Services Managers at our Westbourne Park site to provide quality clinical care and services to all residents.
• Providing clinical oversight across the site, ensuring care standards are consistently upheld and any concerns are identified and addressed promptly
• Working in consultation with residents and their families in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the clinical care provided.
• Delivering professional standards of contemporary best practice nursing and care services at your allocated residential aged care home
• Ensuring effective and collaborative working arrangements with visiting medical practitioners and other allied health professionals
• The supervision of nursing staff and personal care assistants

Essential Criteria:

• At least 3 years' experience as a registered nurse
• Registered Nurse Registration with AHPRA
• Previous supervisory experience as a Registered Nurse
• Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff to achieve organisational goals
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff and residents
• Ability to logically prioritise varying work demands
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• You have an understanding of the ageing process and a commitment to caring for older people

Why Resthaven:

• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Access to a professional development fund to continue your learning
• Opportunity for career progression in a large, multi service organisation
• Be part of a richly diverse and inclusive community where everyone's uniqueness is valued
• A fully maintained salary sacrifice vehicle available for private use
• EAP program and support for you and your family

If you live our values of trust, dignity and respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.

Applications close: 9am, 29th October 2026.

For further questions please contact: Ngoza Chisengalumbwe - Senior Recruitment Business Partner, [e-mail]