Ecc Head Nurse - Aec Kedron

Animal Emergency Centre; Gold Coast City; Remote; AUD 76,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished housing including util

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation support up to $5,000

Salary packaging benefits

Extensive training library

Clinical Education team access

Work in Katherine, NT region

Job summary

ARRCS seeks a Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee Katherine Hostel Aged Care and Rocky Ridge Nursing Home. You will coordinate clinical care, mentor nursing staff, and ensure high standards and person-centred care in a remote setting.

The role offers full-time permanent employment with hourly base pay of $55.11–$55.37, furnished housing, and a $20,000 welcome bonus. Prior aged care leadership and AHPRA registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to liaise with care teams and provide leadership to a small team.
• Experience in aged care and clinical leadership is highly regarded.
• Eligibility to work in Australia without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver clinical care for residents with high standards.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff including Locum staff.
• Ensure governance, safety and person-centred care across the facility.
• Support remote location service delivery and team collaboration.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Wound care

Continence care

Interpersonal communication

Spinal cord injury care

Mentoring staff

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

AHPRA registration

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager - Katherine

ARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to support the management within our Katherine facilities, Katherine Hostel Aged Care and Rocky Ridge Nursing Home.

This role has come available on a permanent, full-time basis and attracts a salary of $55.11 - $55.37 / hour gross base (dependent on previous experience) and will see you working full-time hours, 38 per week. In addition, this role includes fully furnished housing including utilities, and a $20,000 bonus for your first 12 months of employment.

This role will see you accountable for the coordination and clinical care of our residents. You will provide leadership and mentoring to our Registered and Enrolled nurses including both directly employed and Locum staff whilst ensuring the facility operates in a high-standard, safe and person-centred care environment.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working and supporting aged care in remote locations. You will have a firm yet caring nature and be a hands‑on person who is always willing to jump in and support the team when required. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a clinical / leadership role and ideally have prior experience and knowledge of Aged Care.

Skills and experience

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing or similar qualification.
• Appropriate working rights for Australia – Visa sponsorship is NOT available.
• Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide management and leadership to a small team.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Katherine, NT
• Demonstrated understanding of resident centred and residential based care services delivery.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi‑cultural care team.
• Knowledge of policy review and implementation for clinical governance.
• Experienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills as well as skills in automated technology.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition programs throughout the Northern Territory and into South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.

Benefits and perks

• Above award pay rate of $55.11 - $55.37 / hour gross.
• $20,000 bonus for your first 12 months of employment, paid in 6‑monthly instalments.
• Fully subsidised (including utilities), furnished accommodation included in your remuneration package.
• Relocation support of up to $5K
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $6,300 PA
• Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self‑paced courses.
• Opportunity to work with and develop with a large skilled in‑house Clinical Education team.
• Opportunity to grow and develop clinical leadership skills whilst mastering the Aged Care legislation.
• Enjoy working and living in Katherine, Northern Territory and providing support to First Nation residents.
• Wellness & Employee Support Services.

In addition, this role provides you with the opportunity to work and live in the Northern Territory!

If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact recruitment via or phone .

We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

What we’re looking for

• Current AHPRA registration.
• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Must have work rights in Australia.
• Previous experience in community or aged care highly regarded.
• Experience in complex wound care and continence care highly regarded.
• Experience with spinal cord injury care highly regarded.
• A genuine passion for client‑centred care and service excellence.
• Excellent clinical judgement and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and a calm, professional approach.
• Flexibility to travel within the local area to support clients in their homes.
• Availability to start immediately is highly regarded.

Why join Care Connector?

• Work in a holistic model of care, not task‑based support.
• Be part of a clinically led team with real guidance.
• Work within your local community.
• Build meaningful professional relationships with participants.
• Develop your skills in specialist areas like wound care and continence.

Apply Now

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

We are actively building our team for upcoming work.

Even if there isn’t an immediate placement, successful applicants will be added to our priority talent pool for future opportunities.