Care Coordinator: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Aged Care

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.; 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

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.