Nurse Unit Manager

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging up to $18,550

Novated leasing benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

BaptistCare Karingal in Devonport, TAS, is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for a full-time leadership role. You will provide clinical leadership, support your team, and ensure resident care meets quality standards in a supportive environment.

You will bring RN registration (AHPRA Division 1), at least 2 years in aged care leadership, and strong communication to drive staff development and care excellence. Competitive hourly pay with NFP benefits, EAP, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA Division 1 registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ clinical aged care management or similar leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and best practices.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff to deliver high-quality, resident-centred care.
• Ensure practices align with current guidelines and standards.
• Provide coaching and support to staff for safe care delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Monitor outcomes and coordinate clinical reviews/interventions.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk management and quality initiatives.
• Foster relationships with residents, families, GPs and staff.
• Support staff education and professional growth.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Education

AHPRA RN (Division 1) registration

Job description

Full-time | BaptistCare Karingal, Devonport TAS | $67.55 per hour + NFP Benefits

Your clinical leadership can change lives. Join a team where your experience is valued and your impact is seen.

Managing a clinical team is about more than rosters, compliance and documentation. It’s about creating an environment where residents receive exceptional care, staff feel supported, and everyone has the opportunity to do their best work.

At BaptistCare, you’ll have the opportunity to lead with purpose. As a Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll be part of a supportive leadership team where your clinical expertise, decision‑making and commitment to person‑centred care are valued every day.

If you’re looking for a permanent leadership role where you can influence quality outcomes, develop your team and make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians, this is the opportunity for you.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

• Full-time, permanent opportunity to make a lasting impact on resident care and team development.
• Competitive hourly rate of $67.55, plus access to NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 and novated leasing benefits.
• Lead a dedicated care team within a supportive residential aged care environment.
• Influence clinical standards, continuous improvement and resident outcomes.
• Work alongside an experienced Senior Management Team committed to delivering exceptional care.
• Access ongoing training, professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing.

THE ROLE

As a Nurse Unit Manager at BaptistCare Karingal, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person‑centred care. You will provide clinical leadership, support your team and ensure care delivery meets the Aged Care Quality Standards and BaptistCare policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support care staff to deliver high-quality care that respects each resident’s individual needs, preferences and dignity.
• Ensure clinical practices align with current best practice guidelines and aged care standards.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to staff to ensure they have the skills, equipment and knowledge required to provide safe care.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation is maintained.
• Monitor resident health outcomes and coordinate appropriate clinical reviews and interventions.
• Support continuous improvement activities, audits, risk management and quality initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, GPs, allied health professionals and external stakeholders.
• Support staff education, development and ongoing professional growth.
• Ensure funding assessments and required documentation are completed within required timeframes.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys leading others and making a meaningful difference in aged care. You combine strong clinical knowledge with compassion, professionalism and the ability to inspire a team.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with no conditions or undertakings.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical aged care management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and contemporary clinical practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support a multidisciplinary care team.
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families, staff, GPs and allied health professionals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to delivering respectful, person‑centred care that enhances residents’ dignity, comfort and quality of life.
• Ability to work co‑operatively as a member of the Residential Services Management Team to achieve goals
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Proof of working rights in Australia.

ABOUT BAPTISTCARE

BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Questions about the role? Reach out to Lili Lesage at [e-mail]

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.