At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor care staff while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Company: Join Southern Cross Care, a leading charitable aged care provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on personal growth and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration and First Aid/CPR certification.
The predicted salary is between 15900 - 15900 $ per year.
Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually. Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits. Working with Southern Cross Care means you are valued, supported, and rewarded. Our Bee Well program gives you great discounts on groceries, travel, and health insurance, plus resources to boost your wellbeing. You will also enjoy salary packaging to help you take home more pay while building a career that makes a real difference.
About the role
The Care Manager reports to the Residential Services Manager and is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves managing direct care staff, coordinating personal and clinical care, and ensuring compliance with Aged Care accreditation standards and legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Lead and mentor care staff, monitor performance, and facilitate educational programs.
- Service Delivery: Coordinate clinical and personal care, manage resident care plans, and ensure appropriate AN-ACC documentation and assessments.
- Quality and Compliance: Manage clinical risk, coordinate internal audits, and maintain strict adherence to the Aged Care Standards, the Aged Care Act, and professional regulations.
- WHS Obligations: Ensure a safe work environment by implementing health and safety policies and managing staff compliance with safe work practices.
For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.
About you
We are looking for a dedicated leader ready to transform the lives of our residents. To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) with current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, and a current First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Experience: Proven experience as a Clinical Nurse with a track record of effective staff leadership and clinical management.
- Skills & Knowledge: Strong proficiency in clinical assessments, quality assurance, and auditing, complemented by deep operational knowledge of Aged Care Standards, AN-ACC documentation, and Google Workspace.
- Attributes: A values-driven mindset aligned with our 'Better for Life' philosophy, exceptional interpersonal skills, high integrity, and a deep commitment to person-centred care.
About us
Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay. When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.
Care Manager in Adelaide employer: Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc.
Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, fostering professional growth and development for its employees. With a focus on delivering high-quality IT services across multiple sites, the company offers unique opportunities to lead innovative projects while contributing to a mission-driven organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in the community. Employees benefit from a strong commitment to work-life balance and a culture that values teamwork and excellence.
Contact Details:
Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. Recruitment Team
