Nurse Unit Manager, Aged Care

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversight for day-to-day care delivery within the unit. You will collaborate with residents, families and multidisciplinary staff to sustain high standards of care and wellbeing, while guiding the nursing team in assessment, planning and review processes.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, and prior experience in residential aged care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Experience in residential aged care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to nursing and care staff.
• Oversee delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Monitor residents' clinical needs and ensure appropriate assessment, care planning and review.
• Work with residents, families and staff to maintain wellbeing.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team guidance

Staff support

Education

RN (AHPRA registered)

Job description

As Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for providing effective clinical leadership and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of care within the unit.

Key responsibilities

• You will work closely with residents, families, care staff, allied health professionals and management to ensure the highest standards of clinical care and resident wellbeing.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to nursing and care staff.
• Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Monitor residents' clinical needs and ensure appropriate assessment, care planning and review.

What you need

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Previous experience in residential aged care.