Senior Aged Care Clinical Leader & Care Manager

Opal Healthcare; Cessnock; Vor Ort; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Care Manager to join the leadership team at Rutherford Park Care Community in the Hunter region near Maitland. You will lead the clinical and care workforce, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care in line with the Aged Care Act 2024 and AN-ACC requirements.

This hands-on leadership role balances clinical governance, workforce capability, and operational performance to deliver exceptional care and foster a high-performing team culture.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration (minimum 3 years).
• Experience leading clinical teams in residential aged care.
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC.
• Ability to lead change, manage risk and improve outcomes.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Change management

Jobbeschreibung

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Care Manager to join the leadership team at Rutherford Park Care Community in the Hunter region near Maitland. You will lead the clinical and care workforce, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care in line with the Aged Care Act 2024 and AN-ACC requirements.

This hands-on leadership role balances clinical governance, workforce capability, and operational performance to deliver exceptional care and foster a high-performing team culture.