Nurse Manager

Arcare Aged Care; Cocoroc; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Arcare is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead a dedicated care unit, oversee clinical care, and support staff to deliver compassionate, person-centred care to residents. You will supervise nurses and care staff, develop care plans, manage medications, and maintain strong family communications.

Applicants must be a registered nurse with AHPRA, have 3+ years in aged care, and demonstrate leadership and knowledge of accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• This role requires current AHPRA registration and senior nursing experience in aged care.
• Proven leadership, communication, and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of ANNAC standards and aged care accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care delivery for a specific unit with a focus on high-quality, person-centred care.
• Lead and supervise a team of nurses, carers and support staff.
• Develop and implement individual care plans for residents.
• Manage medications and ensure safe administration.
• Communicate with families and stakeholders about resident care.
• Handle emergencies and incident responses promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Care planning

Medication administration

Wound care

Documentation

Education

AHPRA registered nurse

Job description

Why Join Arcare?

• Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work
• Opportunities for professional development and Career Progression

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 3+ 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.

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.