Nursing Lead: Aged Care Clinical Manager

Palm Lake Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Relocation support

Accommodation support

Job summary

Palm Lake Care is seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager to support the Clinical Manager in delivering high‑quality clinical care across our residential aged care communities. You’ll act as a clinical resource, deputise when needed, and help lead a team focused on person‑centred care.

You’ll oversee governance, documentation, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative, learning culture and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ senior nursing/clinical management experience in Residential Aged Care.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• IPC qualifications or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical governance and leadership for resident care.
• Oversee administration, medications, and inventory within budget.
• Lead staff recruitment, rostering, and performance management.
• Support quality reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing management

Communication

Quality improvement

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Gerontology Certificate (preferred)

Tools

AutumnCare (knowledge)

MS Office

Job description

Palm Lake Care is seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager to support the Clinical Manager in delivering high‑quality clinical care across our residential aged care communities. You’ll act as a clinical resource, deputise when needed, and help lead a team focused on person‑centred care.

You’ll oversee governance, documentation, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative, learning culture and ensuring adherence to quality standards.