Nursing Care Manager for Elderly Communities

1 day ago


Huntfield Heights, South Australia Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Full time
About the Role

Liaising with senior management and care team members, you will oversee high-quality nursing care delivery to our elderly clients.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading daily living support provision according to each resident's care plan.
  • Promoting social and physical engagement in all interactions.
  • Assessing residents' conditions and functional abilities, identifying and managing risks.
  • Optimizing medication use, monitoring for potential issues, and administering safely.
  • Providing leadership, direction, and coaching to care staff on each shift.
  • Maintaining clear handovers and relevant documentation.
  • Ensuring staff adhere to policies, procedures, and work instructions.
About You

We seek individuals who can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor of Nursing degree with current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
  • Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse in an aged care environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, including English literacy and ability to write clearly.
  • Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and support other staff.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills to balance resident autonomy with duty of care.
  • A high understanding of dementia support and AN-ACC funding.
  • Contemporary clinical knowledge and Aged Care Standards expertise.
Our Organization

Southern Cross Care is a leading charitable provider of aged care, health, and retirement services. We value diversity, live by our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion, and offer salary packaging benefits.

We prioritize your wellbeing, develop your skills, and provide stability and flexibility. When you work with us, you build a career that makes a difference.

What We Offer

An estimated salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus generous salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually.



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