Care Manager - Aged Care

Redstone Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Specialist Manager to lead and oversee clinical care at a residential aged care site in the Yarra Ranges. This full-time role requires a hands-on, approachable leader capable of delivering high-quality resident care and driving governance and quality improvements.

You will lead a team, educate staff, and ensure timely escalation of deteriorating residents while partnering with the Facility Manager to shape clinical practice and positive resident

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Residential aged care care management experience is desirable.
• Strong clinical knowledge and governance understanding.
• Ability to identify clinical risks and escalate promptly.
• Passionate about mentoring clinical staff.
• Hands-on, approachable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical care across the site.
• Lead clinical governance, quality and resident outcomes.
• Educate clinical staff to strengthen practice and escalation of deterioration.
• Drive proactive clinical assessment, intervention and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Facility Manager to provide clinical leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Clinical governance

Staff education

Risk management

Job description

Clinical Specialist Manager | Yarra Ranges | Not-for-Profit Provider

Lead clinical care. Strengthen clinical governance. Make a genuine difference.

An established not-for-profit aged care provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Manager to lead and oversee clinical care within a close-knit residential aged care setting in the picturesque Yarra Ranges.

This is an opportunity for a clinically strong leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality resident care, developing clinical capability and ensuring best-practice clinical governance across the facility.

The Opportunity

• Full-time leadership position overseeing all clinical care across the site.
• Lead clinical governance, quality and resident care outcomes.
• Support and educate clinical staff to strengthen clinical practice and ensure timely recognition and escalation of resident deterioration.
• Drive a proactive approach to clinical assessment, intervention and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Facility Manager and provide clinical leadership and direction to the team.
• Join a facility with an established clinical team and a strong focus on resident care.
• A one-month handover is available to support a smooth transition into the role.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time opportunity with an established not-for-profit aged care provider.
• A scenic Yarra Ranges location, surrounded by natural beauty.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clinical care and staff development.
• Supportive transition with a one-month handover.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is essential.
• Previous Care Management experience within residential aged care is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical knowledge and confidence in clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance frameworks and aged care quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify clinical risks and ensure timely escalation and intervention.
• Passionate about educating, mentoring and developing clinical staff.
• A hands-on and approachable leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality resident care.

Interested?

If you're an experienced aged care clinical leader looking for an opportunity to influence care standards and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.