RN Care Manager — Aged Care Leadership

Opal Aged Care

Denhams Beach

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Care Manager to join our leadership team in Denhams Beach Care Community. You will partner with the General Manager and regional teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and lead a high‑performing clinical team.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will balance governance, workforce capability and operational performance to meet Aged Care Act 2024 and AN‑ACC requirements.

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration (minimum 3 years).
  • Demonstrated experience leading clinical teams in residential aged care.
  • Excellent understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN‑ACC.

Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical care delivery ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory obligations.
  • Oversee care planning, admissions reviews, and changes in resident condition.
  • Monitor and analyse clinical indicators, incidents and risk trends.
  • Apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.
  • Build relationships with GPs, hospitals and allied health providers.
  • Ensure adherence to Aged Care Act 2024 requirements and reporting obligations.
  • Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and clinical excellence.
  • Lead compliance with incident management and accreditation standards.
  • Foster a values-led, high-performing culture.
  • Oversee education, onboarding and competency development.

Skills

Nurse leadership
AHPRA registered
Clinical governance
Stakeholder management
Change management

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Care Manager to join our leadership team in Denhams Beach Care Community. You will partner with the General Manager and regional teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and lead a high‑performing clinical team.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will balance governance, workforce capability and operational performance to meet Aged Care Act 2024 and AN‑ACC requirements.

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