Care Manager: Lead Clinical Excellence in Aged Care

Bupa Aged Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance for you and 1

Wellbeing program (VIVA)

Career development opportunities

Training and professional development

Induction and buddy program

Recognition program

Job summary

Bupa Ballarat is seeking a Care Manager to lead the delivery of person-centred care for residents and support the General Manager. You will ensure ongoing assessment, care planning, evaluation and clinical governance to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

Your role includes leading the clinical team, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with standards, while maintaining strong engagement with families and external healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration (essential).
• Experience managing a minimum of 30 beds.
• Proven track record delivering quality clinical care in aged care or acute settings.
• Excellent clinical assessment and care planning capabilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of Resident Rights and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations of the care home.
• Lead and coach the care home clinical team with delegation and education.
• Review clinical incidents, complaints and changes.
• Lead compliance with AN-ACC assessments.
• Manage person-centred care planning and family conferencing.
• Prepare and conduct clinical governance audits.
• Oversee medication management per resident needs and laws.
• Liaise with allied health, medical practitioners and services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Communication

Leadership

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Nursing with AHPRA

Job description

Bupa Ballarat is seeking a Care Manager to lead the delivery of person-centred care for residents and support the General Manager. You will ensure ongoing assessment, care planning, evaluation and clinical governance to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

Your role includes leading the clinical team, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with standards, while maintaining strong engagement with families and external healthcare providers.