Care Director

Estia-Health; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

Novated lease for vehicle

Nib health discounts

JB HiFi discounts

ACN membership discounts

Job summary

Estia Health is seeking a Residential Aged Care Manager (RACM) to lead clinically and drive quality across the home. You will be second in command, leveraging your RN qualifications and aged care experience to support residents, their families, and a multi-disciplinary team.

You will train carers and nurses, manage clinic operations, and contribute to budgeting and reporting while upholding ethical and compassionate standards expected in aged care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

People management

Budget management

Aged Care experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA

Job description

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

• Qualifiers 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

• 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 vehiclesWorkplace 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.

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 96 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.

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.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks.

During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace, we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. It you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, you've found your home. When you join the Estia Health family, you'll feel it: the warmth in every greeting, the care in every action and the sense of belonging that sets us apart. For our residents and team, this isn't just a place, it's family. Our Family.