Full-time | Maximum-term contract until July 2027| BaptistCare Amberlea, Drouin VIC | $64.96 per hour + NFP Benefits

Your clinical leadership can change lives. Join a team where your experience is valued and your impact is seen.

Managing a clinical team is about more than rosters, compliance and documentation. It’s about creating an environment where residents receive exceptional care, staff feel supported, and everyone has the opportunity to do their best work.

At BaptistCare, you’ll have the opportunity to lead with purpose. As a Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll be part of a supportive leadership team where your clinical expertise, decision-making and commitment to person-centred care are valued every day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can influence quality outcomes, develop your team and make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians, this is the opportunity for you.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

• Lead a dedicated care team within a supportive residential aged care environment.
• Full-time maximum-term opportunity through to July 2027, providing the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive aged care environment.
• Competitive salary package, plus access to NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 and novated leasing benefits.
• Opportunity to influence clinical standards, continuous improvement and resident outcomes.
• Work alongside an experienced Senior Management Team committed to delivering exceptional care.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — well-being support when you need it.

THE ROLE

As a Nurse Unit Manager at BaptistCare Amberlea, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will provide clinical leadership, support your team and ensure care delivery meets the Aged Care Quality Standards and BaptistCare policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support care staff to deliver high-quality care that respects each resident’s individual needs, preferences and dignity.
• Ensure clinical practices align with current best practice guidelines and aged care standards.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to staff to ensure they have the skills, equipment and knowledge required to provide safe care.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation is maintained.
• Monitor resident health outcomes and coordinate appropriate clinical reviews and interventions.
• Support continuous improvement activities, audits, risk management and quality initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, GPs, allied health professionals and external stakeholders.
• Support staff education, development and ongoing professional growth.
• Ensure funding assessments and required documentation are completed within required timeframes.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys leading others and making a meaningful difference in aged care. You combine strong clinical knowledge with compassion, professionalism and the ability to inspire a team.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with no conditions or undertakings.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical aged care management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and contemporary clinical practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support a multidisciplinary care team.
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families, staff, GPs and allied health professionals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to delivering respectful, person-centred care that enhances residents’ dignity, comfort and quality of life.
• Ability to work co-operatively as a member of the Residential Services Management Team to achieve goals
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Proof of working rights in Australia.

ABOUT BAPTISTCARE

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

READY TO LEAD CARE THAT MATTERS?

Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait.

Questions about the role? Reach out to Lili Lesage at talent@baptcare.org.au

Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.