Memory Care Unit Nurse Leader

Respect Group Limited; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndoch Living, part of Respect, is a dynamic aged care community in regional Australia, offering 24/7 nursing support for residents with high or complex needs across five residences.

We are seeking a strong Nurse Unit Manager to lead the high care memory support unit with clinical leadership, clear direction and a calm, compassionate presence in a complex care environment. This full-time, Monday to Friday role builds relationships with residents, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in nursing leadership or management, preferably in high-care or memory support.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams with performance development focus.
• Strong clinical knowledge and sound judgement for high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities in a dynamic care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical and operational leadership in the high care unit, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care at all times.
• Lead, support, and mentor nursing and care staff, fostering a positive, accountable, and engaged team culture.
• Oversee day-to-day unit operations, including staffing oversight, clinical coordination, and effective use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, and actively manage clinical risk.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives, responding to incidents, audits, and feedback to enhance care outcomes.
• Collaborate with residents, families, multidisciplinary teams, and senior leadership to support consistent, compassionate care delivery.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff mentoring

Clinical governance

Communication

Time management

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Lyndoch Living, part of Respect, is a dynamic aged care community in regional Australia, offering 24/7 nursing support for residents with high or complex needs across five residences.

We are seeking a strong Nurse Unit Manager to lead the high care memory support unit with clinical leadership, clear direction and a calm, compassionate presence in a complex care environment. This full-time, Monday to Friday role builds relationships with residents, families and staff.