Nurse Manager

Arcare Aged Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead a care unit, delivering high-quality, person-centred clinical care with compassion. You will supervise a team of nurses, carers and support staff while ensuring robust care planning, medication management and family communication in a positive work environment.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration, have at least two years’ aged care RN experience, knowledge of accreditation standards, and strong leadership, communication and

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Aged Care as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of Aged Care accreditation standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with ANNAC.
• Expertise in medication administration and wound care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the care team within a unit.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Supervise nurses, carers and support staff.
• Oversee development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Ensure safe medication administration and wound care.
• Communicate with families and involve them in care decisions.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Clinical care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

ANNAC

Medication administration

Job description

Why Join Arcare?

• Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work
• Opportunities for professional development and Career Progression
• Reward & Recognition programs

About the Role

The Nurse Unit Manager you will play a pivotal role within Arcare; having the responsibility for providing leadership and oversight of the care team within a specific unit.

You will deliver the highest quality of clinical care along with compassion to every Arcare Resident while maintaining a supportive & positive work environment for the care team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Resident Care: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality and person-centered care to residents, addressing their specific medical, physical, and emotional needs
• Staff Supervision: Managing and leading a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, caregivers and support staff
• Care Planning: Overseeing the development and implementation of individual care plans for each resident, considering their unique health requirements and preferences
• Medication Management: Ensuring proper administration and management of medications for residents, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols
• Family Communication: Communicating effectively with residents' families or legal guardians, providing updates on their loved one's condition and involving them in care decisions when appropriate
• Crisis Management: Handling emergency situations and critical incidents promptly and effectively

What we’re looking for

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Aged Care as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of Aged Care accreditation standards
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with ANNAC
• Expertise in medication administration and wound care with a commitment to ongoing clinical excellence
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• An outstanding proficiency in care planning, goal setting and evaluation documentation
• Capability to effectively lead and manage a team

This is an opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Apply

Our people and culture set us apart and our ongoing focus of working together as one team. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.