Care Manager Community Nursing

Mount Gravatt Community Centre has been serving our local community for 30 years and have grown over this time to now have over 30 employees. Imagine coming to work each day, loving what you do and seeing the real impact you are having in people's lives. We embrace and celebrate diversity amongst our team and value our staff's contribution. To ensure you continue to grow in your role, we offer ongoing learning and development opportunities. You will receive competitive pay, along with the opportunity to salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay. If you are passionate about helping others, we'd love to meet you.

We also offer supervised social work student placements to undergraduates to integrate your learning. We know how important is to provide students with real life experience to develop first-hand knowledge and skills to complement your classroom based learning. We provide you with interesting and challenging opportunities to broaden your skill base and help you to kickstart your career. Opportunities will be advertised on this page.

**Care Manager Community Nursing**

**Join Our Team: Care Manager Community Nurse - Aged Care Services**

Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of older Queenslanders? We are seeking a dedicated Care Manager Community Nurse to coordinate and enhance our aged care services in the Southeast Queensland region.

**About Us**:
At Mt Gravatt Community Centre / Queensland Ageing and Disability Services, we are driven by our mission to provide dynamic, client-focused care that makes a real difference in the lives of older Queenslanders. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering best-practice, home-based programs and services that support clients in their own homes, allowing them to live independently and with dignity.

We believe in a culture that’s warm, bold, and honest—where each team member is valued for their expertise and dedication. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that creates meaningful change for our clients, helping them transition from hospital care back into the comfort of their own homes or prevent unnecessary admissions altogether.

Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the wellbeing of those who need it most, working in a supportive environment that values collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence in care.

**Your Role**:
As Care Manager Community Nurse, you will be a key member of our team, responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to clients in their own homes. Our programs are designed to support early hospital discharges and prevent unnecessary admissions by providing comprehensive in-home care.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- **Clinical Leadership**: Deliver high-level clinical care, including wound care, fall prevention, and risk assessments.
- **Case Management**: Oversee initial and ongoing client case management, ensuring care plans are adjusted to meet clients’ evolving needs.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work closely with medical professionals and allied health services, including Nurse Navigator programs, as well as other QAADS team members.
- **Client-Centred Care**: Monitor, implement, and modify care plans in collaboration with clients and families, empowering them to achieve personal and clinical goals.
- **Policy Development**: Support the development and improvement of policies and procedures for care workers to ensure best practices and compliance with industry standards.

**What We’re Looking For**:
**Essential**:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in multidisciplinary teams within a healthcare setting.
- Proven clinical expertise in hospital discharge planning, case management, and client risk assessments.
- Strong problem-solving, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.
- A client-focused approach with an ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

**Desirable**:

- Two years of experience with aged care and home services.
- Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and quality standards.

**What We Offer**:

- A supportive and dynamic team environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.
- Opportunities to develop and refine your leadership skills in an innovative, client-centred care setting.
- Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay - up to $18,500 can be packaged every year
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A work-life balance with flexible working arrangements where possible.
- A competitive salary range, in accordance with the SCHADS Award, with the final remuneration based on your experience, skills, and qualifications.

**How to Apply**:
Queensland Ageing and Disability Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees.