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The Nurse Unit Manager you will play a pivotal role within Arcare; having the responsibility for providing leadership and oversight of the care team within a specific unit.
You will deliver the highest quality of clinical care along with compassion to every Arcare Resident while maintaining a supportive & positive work environment for the care team.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Resident Care: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality and person-centered care to residents, addressing their specific medical, physical, and emotional needs
Staff Supervision: Managing and leading a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, caregivers and support staff
Care Planning: Overseeing the development and implementation of individual care plans for each resident, considering their unique health requirements and preferences
Medication Management: Ensuring proper administration and management of medications for residents, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols
Family Communication: Communicating effectively with residents' families or legal guardians, providing updates on their loved one's condition and involving them in care decisions when appropriate
Crisis Management: Handling emergency situations and critical incidents promptly and effectively
Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work
Opportunities for professional development and Career Progression
Reward & Recognition programs
The Nurse Unit Manager you will play a pivotal role within Arcare; having the responsibility for providing leadership and oversight of the care team within a specific unit.
You will deliver the highest quality of clinical care along with compassion to every Arcare Resident while maintaining a supportive & positive work environment for the care team.
Your key responsibilities will be:
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Resident Care: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality and person-centered care to residents, addressing their specific medical, physical, and emotional needs
Staff Supervision: Managing and leading a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, caregivers and support staff
Care Planning: Overseeing the development and implementation of individual care plans for each resident, considering their unique health requirements and preferences
Medication Management: Ensuring proper administration and management of medications for residents, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols
Family Communication: Communicating effectively with residents' families or legal guardians, providing updates on their loved one's condition and involving them in care decisions when appropriate
Crisis Management: Handling emergency situations and critical incidents promptly and effectively
Current AHPRA Registration
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Aged Care as a Registered Nurse
Knowledge of Aged Care accreditation standards
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with ANNAC
Expertise in medication administration and wound care with a commitment to ongoing clinical excellence
Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
An outstanding proficiency in care planning, goal setting and evaluation documentation
Capability to effectively lead and manage a team
This is an opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people.
As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Our people and culture set us apart and our ongoing focus of working together as one team. If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain). Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
Australian private residential aged-care provider operating premium residences and care services for older people.
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