About the role

Our Care Managers provide clinical leadership in all aspects of operations at VMCH Aged Care, ensuring our residents receive the highest quality person centered care. 

Essential for success in this role is self-motivation, a high level of organisation and time management skills with an exceptional attitude regarding teamwork, including the willingness to pitch in and go the extra mile as required!

This role is Monday to Friday, with working hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day-to-day clinical operations
• Coordinate and manage nursing staff, carers, residents, families, support staff and relevant community care teams
• Develop and facilitate effective teams through leadership, team goals, role-modelling and clear communication
• Ensure the provision of high levels of clinical care to support resident’s physical, psychological, spiritual and social wellbeing
• Advocate for individuals/groups within organisational and management structure

About you

• Registered Nurse qualifications with current and valid AHPRA
• Current Nursing experience and clinical expertise
• Previous leadership experience as a Care Manager (2+years) within Aged Care large facilities
• A passion to coach, lead, manage and support staff to achieve clinical care excellence
• An understanding and ability to ensure compliance with residential Aged Care standards, legislative requirements, ANACC etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and patience

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work!  In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, Hospitality, love, Joy and Courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, NDIS Check, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.