At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care in aged care.
- Company: Join St Vincent's, a compassionate and inclusive organisation dedicated to social justice.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with Monday to Friday hours and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while advancing your career in clinical leadership.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with experience in aged care and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 43.2 - 52.8 $ per hour.
The Opportunity
As the Clinical Manager, you will be a mentor and leader, fostering a safe and supportive workplace for staff and volunteers while ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care. Reporting to the Residential Care Services Manager, you will inspire and coach nursing and care staff, promote professional accountability and foster a culture of compassion, collaboration and continuous improvement. This Permanent Full Time position is based in our Residential Aged Care Home located in Kew.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centred clinical care, providing expert leadership in complex areas such as dementia care, behaviour support, medication safety, and infection control.
- Strengthen clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance to ensure full adherence to the Aged Care Act 2024 and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Monitor clinical performance, resident outcomes, incidents, and quality indicators to identify, evaluate, and implement sustainable clinical improvements.
- Provide active clinical leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional support to nursing and care teams while fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with residents, families, representatives, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support exceptional resident experiences and service-wide improvement.
About You:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA / Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership or management experience in residential aged care, ideally with at least three years in a comparable role.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Aged Care Act 2024, strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, and contemporary regulatory requirements.
- Advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, combined with sound digital literacy in electronic clinical systems.
- Strong alignment with St Vincent's values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.
Things that work for you:
- Permanent Full Time opportunity - Monday to Friday working arrangements.
- Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, clinical leadership and career progression.
- The opportunity to directly influence clinical practice, resident wellbeing and quality outcomes.
- More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum.
- Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including Responsible Persons and relevant immunisation checks.
Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation
At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button. Email applications will not be accepted at this time. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.
Clinical Manager in Melbourne employer: St Vincent's Health Australia
St Vincent's Health Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead legal strategy in a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to delivering life-changing healthcare. With a strong commitment to values such as Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in vibrant cities like Sydney and Melbourne, the role provides access to significant national projects while making a meaningful impact on communities across Australia.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Health Australia Recruitment Team
