Care Manager Community Nurse

Make a Lasting Difference in the Lives of Older Queenslanders

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for empowering older people to live safely and independently in their own homes? Do you thrive in a role that combines clinical excellence, case management, and person-centered care?

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Care Manager Community Nurse to join our growing community health team. This is more than just a nursing role – it's an opportunity to shape the future of aged care in Queensland and work with a team that genuinely cares about each client and each other.

Mt Gravatt Community Centre Inc. (MGCCI) and Queensland Ageing and Disability Services (QAADS) work together to deliver high-quality, in-home aged care and disability services across Southeast Queensland.

We are driven by our mission to:

• Empower older Queenslanders to remain independent, safe, and connected in their communities
• Reduce unnecessary hospital admissions through preventive, responsive, and transitional care
• Foster a culture of respect, warmth, and innovation across all our services

About the Role

As a Care Manager Community Nurse, you will take a leading role in coordinating and delivering comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to clients in their homes. You will build meaningful relationships with clients and families, develop care plans that reflect their values and preferences, and ensure continuity of care through skilled case management. This role is ideal for a nurse who is:

• Ready to step into a more autonomous, community-based role
• Interested in building long-term relationships with clients
• Passionate about aged care, chronic disease management, and discharge support

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality clinical care including wound care, continence management, medication administration, falls prevention, and health assessments

• Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans that support clinical goals and personal aspirations
• Coordinate care transitions (e.g., hospital discharges), ensuring clients receive timely and effective support at home
• Collaborate with GPs, hospitals, allied health professionals, Nurse Navigators, and internal QAADS team members to provide integrated care
• Complete documentation and reporting in accordance with quality and compliance standards
• Mentor and support care workers to ensure service delivery aligns with clinical best practices
• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures across aged care services

Essential:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Proven expertise in hospital discharge planning, case management, and client risk assessments
• Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, client-centered environment
• Hold a current QLD Driver License and willing to obtain police checks as required.

Desirable:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in aged care or home care services
• Familiarity with aged care regulations and quality standards

What We Offer

• A supportive and dynamic team environment
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills in an innovative care setting
• Salary packaging options annually to boost your take-home payFlexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• Competitive salary, aligned with the SCHADS Award, based on your experience and qualifications

Ready to Apply?

If you're a committed nurse ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. OR

Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46.00 – $51.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Work Location: In person