Manager - Care (QLD)

RetireAustralia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development team

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RetireAustralia seeks a Manager - Care QLD to lead clinical practice, team development and safe care across Brisbane and Gold Coast villages. You will guide a dedicated team, supported by a National Care Manager and a Clinical & Care Governance Manager, to deliver person-centred care for residents living in retirement villages.

This on-site role requires RN registration, strong leadership, and a track record in compliant, high-quality aged care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Leadership experience within Support at Home or Home Care Packages is advantageous.
• Strong clinical and compliance knowledge with the Aged Care Act and Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring and developing teams.
• Ability to problem solve and exercise clinical judgement in complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a community-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across Brisbane and Gold Coast villages.
• Provide leadership in clinical practice and safe care to residents.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care and compliance with aged care standards.
• Support recruitment, training and performance management.
• Collaborate with the National Care Manager and Governance Manager.

Skills

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Leadership experience

Clinical governance knowledge

Team coaching & development

Clinical judgement

Prioritisation in community care

Job description

As the Manager - Care QLD, you will provide leadership in clinical practice and safe care, lead team development and enhance the quality of care delivered in RA's Brisbane and Gold Coast villages.

Our Support at Home team provides tailored care and support to our residents across our communities in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Our villages throughout Tarragindi, Mount Warren Park, Cleveland, Wellington Point, Burleigh and Yeronga are home to our residents, all of which offer a sense of community and unique lifestyle.

Working closely with and reporting to the Manager - Care, Community, you will lead, support and guide a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical team members to deliver the highest standard of person-centered care to residents living independently in retirement villages. You will be supported by a National Care Manager and a Clinical and Care Governance Manager.

This is not a hybrid role - you will be working at least 3 days per week at our Brisbane villages and at least 1 day per week at the Gold Coast

What You'll Bring

Professionally you will bring:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Leadership experiences within Support at Home or Home Care Packages Program advantageous
• Strong clinical and compliance knowledge with the Aged Care Act and Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring and developing teams
• The ability to problem solve and navigate complex situations with confidence and professionalism Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise strong clinical judgement
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a community-based environment

Personally, you are known for:

• Building trust and genuine relationships including across teams - RA has a 'one team' approach
• Leading with empathy, compassion and respect
• Remaining calm and solutions focused when challenges arise
• Supporting and developing those around you
• Seeing the resident as opposed to the diagnosis

Additional requirements:

• Drivers Licence and Reliable Transport.
• National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
• First Aid & CPR Certificate(or ability to obtain).
• Prepared to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including Drug and Alcohol Testing

Our benefits include the following:

• The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
• We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
• RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with Support at Home services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark

If you are looking for the opportunity to develop a long-term career and contribute to the success of RetireAustralia and the satisfaction of our residents.

“As part of the application process you will be required to provide personal information to RetireAustralia and our privacy policy can be found on our website. You will also be required to provide proof of right to work in Australia, participate in medical testing, verification of identification and qualifications”This is an on-site position