Care Director | Adelaide

Estia Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Car hire discounts

Wellbeing app

Novated leasing

Health insurance discounts nib

JB HiFi discounts

ACN nurse discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Estia Health in Adelaide, SA, is seeking a Care Director to lead our residential aged care home, drawing on a clinical background to enhance resident wellbeing and family engagement. You’ll be second in command to the home head, overseeing clinical care programs, stock, compliance and reporting, and helping manage budgets and people with a focus on quality outcomes.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration, plus at least three years in nursing management within aged

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of three years in nursing management within aged care.
• Experience in managing people and budgets.
• Background in aged care and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the care team to enhance resident wellbeing.
• Oversee clinical care programs, stock, compliance and reporting.
• Support budget monitoring and workforce planning.
• Partner with families to ensure quality, compassionate care.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Nursing leadership

Aged care

Education

Registered Nurse

AHPRA registration

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 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.

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:

• 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. 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.

Care Director | Adelaide Adelaide, SA, AU