Care Manager: Lead Aged Care & Resident Wellness

Bupa Australia; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth GP

Wellbeing program

Career development

Training & education

Induction buddy

Recognition program

Incentives

Job summary

Bupa Ballina nursing home is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to lead a compassionate clinical team and support the General Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will ensure robust clinical governance, ongoing assessments, and care planning to promote longer, healthier and happier lives for residents.

Essential nursing registration with AHPRA is required; postgraduate aged care qualification is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in aged care highly regarded.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality clinical care in aged care or acute settings.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills and care planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the care home.
• Lead and mentor the clinical team, including coaching and staff allocations.
• Review clinical incidents, complaints, and changes to care.
• Ensure compliance with AN ACC assessments and accreditation standards.
• Lead person-centred care planning and evaluation, including family case conferencing.
• Prepare and conduct clinical governance audits.
• Oversee medication management in line with resident needs and regulations.
• Collaborate with allied health, medical practitioners and other services to optimise resident care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Care planning

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (AHPRA)

Postgraduate aged care (preferred)

Job description

Bupa Ballina nursing home is seeking a dedicated Care Manager to lead a compassionate clinical team and support the General Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will ensure robust clinical governance, ongoing assessments, and care planning to promote longer, healthier and happier lives for residents.

Essential nursing registration with AHPRA is required; postgraduate aged care qualification is highly regarded.