Care Manager

Healthcare Australia; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coastal location

Leadership development opportunities

Strong support structure

Clinical systems in place

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced RN to lead clinical operations and drive high-quality care across a residential home in coastal NSW. Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will oversee care delivery, governance and the audits that underpin accreditation.

You will bring strong AHPRA registration and a solid track record in aged care, with expertise in AN-ACC funding, documentation accuracy and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong experience in residential aged care.
• Proven knowledge of AN-ACC funding and accreditation.
• Background in clinical audits, compliance and quality improvement.
• Confidence leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams.
• Strong documentation and electronic care system skills.
• Solid clinical capability across wound care, palliative care and chronic disease.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations and care delivery across the home.
• Drive performance in AN-ACC funding, documentation accuracy and governance.
• Ensure accreditation readiness and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee medication management, infection prevention and control.
• Manage incidents, risks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Guide care planning, assessments and case management.
• Engage families and communicate clinical information effectively.

Skills

Clinical leadership

AN-ACC funding

Accreditation readiness

Quality improvement

Medication management

Infection prevention & control

Incident management

Care planning & assessments

Family engagement & communication

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will take ownership of clinical operations, leading care delivery, compliance and quality across the home.

You’ll be responsible for driving performance across:

• Clinical leadership of Registered Nurses and care teams
• AN-ACC optimisation, funding and documentation accuracy
• Accreditation readiness and quality standards
• Clinical governance, audits and compliance frameworks
• Medication management and infection prevention & control
• Incident management, risk and continuous improvement
• Care planning, assessments and case management
• Family engagement and clinical communication
• Supporting the Facility Manager when required

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will influence both clinical outcomes and team performance.

About You

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Strong experience in residential aged care
• Proven knowledge of AN-ACC funding and accreditation
• Background in clinical audits, compliance and quality improvement
• Confidence leading, mentoring and developing nursing teams
• Strong documentation and electronic care system skills
• Solid clinical capability across wound care, palliative care and chronic disease

Why This Role Stands Out

• To $140,000 base + super
• Established leadership structure with strong support
• Coastal location offering lifestyle balance
• Well‑run home with embedded clinical systems
• Opportunity to drive measurable improvements in care quality
• Genuine career progression and leadership exposure

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.