Care Manager

Tulip Care Network; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulip Care Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to support day-to-day operations and achieve business objectives across home and community settings on a hybrid basis. You will lead clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement while ensuring adherence to Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislation.

Collaboration with residents, families and interdisciplinary teams is essential. The role reports to the Managing Director and involves overseeing care planning, performance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA (desirable).
• Qualification in Nursing, Health Management or related field (desirable).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and legislation.
• Proven clinical leadership and judgement.
• Experience in governance, risk management and quality improvement.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred clinical care per standards.
• Lead clinical governance, risk management and review.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with practice standards and legislation.
• Support accreditation, audits and quality reviews.
• Oversee care planning and reviews.
• Develop individualised care plans based on needs and goals.
• Provide clinical supervision to nursing staff.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk management

Quality improvement

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Health Management qualification

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide assistance to ensure day-to-day efficiency with the overall aim of achieving business objectives. You will be required to assist the service function of the business in achieving operational effectiveness in line with business requirements.

Key responsibilities

Ensure delivery of safe, person-centred, evidence-based clinical care in accordance with professional standards and best practice

Lead clinical governance systems, including clinical risk management, incident review, and continuous improvement

Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes to support quality improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with scope of practice and medication management standards

Ensure all clinical practices comply with Aged Care Quality Standards, Commonwealth and State legislation, NDIS standards, and professional registration requirements

Prepare for and support accreditation assessments, audits, and quality reviews

Oversee holistic assessment, care planning, and review processes

Ensure individualised care plans reflect participant's needs, goals, and preferences

Provide professional leadership and clinical supervision to nursing and care staff

Lead clinical risk assessment and mitigation strategies

About you

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with current AHPRA registration (desirable)

Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Health Management, or a related clinical discipline (desirable)

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Working knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislation

Strong clinical leadership and professional judgement skills

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including engagement with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Demonstrated experience in a clinical leadership or management role (e.g., Care Manager, Clinical Lead, RN in Charge)

Proven experience managing complex clinical care, including chronic disease, dementia, palliative care, and end-of-life support

About us

Tulip Care Network is an organisation providing aged care and community health services. The role reports to the Managing Director and works across the Tulip Care Network Office on a hybrid basis, including on-site home and community visits and work from home arrangements.