Care Director

Estia Health; Bannockburn; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

nib health discounts

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Estia Health is seeking a Residential Aged Care Manager (RACM) to lead clinically and operationally within a Victorian home. You will draw on your nursing background to enhance resident wellbeing and staff performance.

You will oversee care programs, budgets, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring team members and collaborating with families to ensure exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• At least 3 years in nursing management at ward level or above.
• Experience in managing people and budgets.
• Background in Aged Care.

Responsibilities

• Look after residents and nurture relationships with their families.
• Train the next generation of carers and nurses.
• Oversee clinic operations from stock to compliance and reporting.
• Develop clinical care programs and continually improve quality of care.
• Assist with financial management of the home.

Skills

Nursing leadership

People management

Budget management

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Nursing management experience

Job description

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the Role

Reporting into the head of the home, known as the Residential Aged Care Manager (RACM), you'll draw on your clinical background to improve every aspect of our residents' wellbeing.

As second in command, you'll:

• Look after residents and nurture the relationship with their family
• Train up the next generation of carers and nurses
• Oversee your clinic, from stock to compliance and reporting
• Develop clinical care programs, making them the best they can be
• Help financially manage the home

You'll be an honest and ethical leader, with a hunger to learn and challenge yourself. You'll also have:

• A real desire to make a difference in people's lives
• Qualifications as a registered nurse and current AHPRA registration
• At least 3 years in a nursing management role, at ward level or above
• Experience in managing people and budgets
• A background in Aged Care

Benefits available:

Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

Novated leasing for vehicles

Workplace banking support

ACN membership discounts for nurses

Discounted health insurance with nib health

Discounted JB HiFi

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.