Nurse Unit Manager

We are a highly regarded not-for-profit, values-based organisation, offering residential, community and in-home aged care for over 30 years, to older people living in and around the city of Manningham.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Nurse Unit Manager on a permanent full-time basis to lead a 60-bed high-care residential aged care service at Doncaster Melaleuca Lodge (DML).

Reporting directly to the Clinical Care Manager, this newly created role provides clinical leadership and operational oversight within a service supporting residents with high physical care needs and generally lower cognitive complexity.

The role offers a combination of clinical and management shifts, allowing you to remain hands-on while leading the unit and supporting the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to deliver safe, high-quality resident care

• Lead, supervise and support RNs, ENs and PCWs.

• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act, SIRS, AN-ACC and organisational requirements

• Act as the key clinical leader for residents, families, GPs and allied health providers

• Oversee care planning, clinical assessments, documentation and medication management

• Monitor and respond to clinical incidents, adverse events and complaints

• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives

• Support staffing coordination, skill mix and workforce capability

• Coach, develop and provide performance feedback to team members

• Participate in the on-call roster with the Clinical Care Manager (approximately 1 week in 4)

• About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior clinical or aged care leadership role

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration

• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, SIRS, AN-ACC and clinical governance

• Proven leadership and team management capability

• Experience in high-care residential aged care

• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills

• Ability to manage clinical complexity in a high-demand environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-acuity residential aged care service
• Supportive leadership structure and collaborative clinical team
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Meaningful work within a values-based aged care organisation
• Salary Packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 for everyday expenses and a meals and entertainment card of up to $2,650 per annum, plus novated car leasing options
• On-call allowances where applicable
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Free uniform tops

* Please notes: this role will commence shortlisting and interviews as soon as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.