Care Manager

Curtin Heritage Living; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin Heritage Living in Mosman Park seeks a dynamic Care Manager for RiverSea Mosman Park. You will lead the nursing and care team, shape resident-centred care, and drive a world-leading dementia care model in our home.

Supported by a Service Manager and executive team, you will design care plans, supervise staff, and promote a safe, inclusive, and innovative workplace that enhances residents’ quality of life.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Bachelor of Nursing or Science.
• Experience in aged care, community services or disability services.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt priorities.
• Aptitude to help improve the lives of older people.
• Ability to work as a leader in a team environment.
• Reliable and positive work ethic.
• Attention to personal appearance.
• National Police Clearance.
• Australian working rights.
• Competency in clinical software, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing/care team to deliver care aligned with resident needs.
• Advocate for residents, protecting dignity and rights.
• Escalate and resolve complex clinical issues with providers.
• Lead assessments, care plans and clinical documentation.
• Integrate technology and innovation into care and risk management.
• Audit, review and improve clinical policies and procedures.
• Develop and update nursing policies and assessment tools.
• Educate staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Mentor staff and manage performance regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to appearance

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or Science

AHPRA Registration

Tools

Clinical software

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Curtin Heritage is a leading aged care provider providing high-quality residential aged care, home care and retirement living services in the Western suburbs of Perth. We are looking to set a new standard for clinical care.

With two award winning homes, Marine Views Cottesloe and Riversea Mosman Park, Curtin Heritage boasts a reputation for being bold, innovative and redefining aged care.

We are also embarking on a new large-scale multi-generational village at the iconic Rocky Bay site in Mosman Park. At Monument Bay we are reimagining how life and care can blend. From independent apartments to supportive living and small household model of dementia care, our community offers a complete pathway – so no one needs to leave home when their needs change. It’s the warmth of a village, the safety of integrated care, and the innovation of a world first model.

About the role

A unique and rewarding Care Manager position is available at our RiverSea Mosman Park home. You need to be innovative in your thinking with solid clinical experience in managing teams of carers and clinicians. We want you to bring your passion for aged care and your progressive leadership style that creates a fun, inclusive, efficient and safe workplace. Supported by a dedicated Service Manager and a supportive executive team, you will have the opportunity to lead clinical care in the home. You will be actively involved in designing and delivering a world leading, world first model of dementia care.

What you will be doing

• Lead the nursing/care team in the delivery of care services in collaboration with residents and representatives and in line with resident needs, professional guidelines and organisational mission, values, and process.
• Act as a primary advocate for the resident and their representatives and ensure the dignity, privacy and freedoms of residents are upheld in line with the Statement of Rights.
• Act as an escalation point to resolve any complex matters with medical, allied health, service providers and equipment providers to ensure holistic care delivery.
• Responsible for leading a person directed living approach to assessments, care planning and all other clinical and care documentation.
• Integrate the use of technology and innovation into care delivery and risk management.
• Contribute to auditing, review and service development processes taking a particular role in the development and improvement of clinical policy, procedure, and process.
• Develop, review and disseminate nursing and care policies, procedures and assessment tools.
• Provide advice and education to staff to ensure appropriate care.
• Lead nursing and care staff mentorship and regular performance management processes.

The Successful candidate will have

Essential

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA).
• Bachelor of Nursing or Science.
• Experience working in aged care, community services or disability services.
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt work priorities and meet deadlines depending on the needs of the resident.
• Demonstrated aptitude to help improve the lives of older people.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a leader in a team environment.
• Reliable and positive work ethic.
• Attention to personal appearance.
• National Police Clearance.
• Australian working rights.
• Competency in clinical software, word, power point, outlook and excel

Desirable

• Experience and passion in delivering dementia care.
• Experience working in a client focused culture that values continuous improvement.
• Post graduate qualifications in Leadership, Governance, Quality or specialist clinical areas highly regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of accreditation and funding rules.