Clinical Manager – Residential Aged Care
An established residential aged care provider on the Coffs Coast is seeking an experiencedClinical Managerto join its senior leadership team.
This position will suit an experienced aged care leader who enjoys being visible across the home, supporting clinical teams and driving strong care, compliance and quality outcomes.
Working closely with the senior operational leader, you will help oversee clinical services, mentor nursing and care employees, manage clinical risks and ensure residents continue to receive safe, respectful and person-centred care.
The role
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing day-to-day clinical leadership across the residential aged care service
Supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care
Leading, mentoring and developing Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and care employees
Monitoring clinical documentation, assessments and care-planning processes
Supporting incident management, complaints, feedback and clinical investigations
Reviewing clinical indicators and identifying opportunities for improvement
Overseeing medication management, infection prevention and clinical governance processes
Supporting audit, compliance and accreditation readiness
Working collaboratively with residents, families, medical practitioners and allied health professionals
Assisting with workforce performance, education and clinical competency




Providing leadership coverage during periods of senior management leave
About you
You will be an experienced and approachable clinical leader with a robust understanding of residential aged care operations.
To be considered, you will require:
Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Previous clinical leadership experience within residential aged care
Experience as a Clinical Manager, Care Manager, Deputy Director of Nursing, Clinical Care Coordinator or senior Registered Nurse
Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance requirements
Demonstrated experience managing clinical risk, incidents and continuous improvement
Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills
The ability to coach employees and promote accountability across clinical teams
Excellent assessment, documentation and care-planning capabilities
Current National Police Check and full Australian working rights
Previous experience supporting accreditation or regulatory assessment processes will be highly regarded.
What is on offer
Permanent full-time senior leadership position
Supportive and experienced management team
Opportunity to influence clinical practice and care outcomes
Established residential aged care environment
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Attractive coastal lifestyle on the Coffs Coast
Competitive remuneration based on experience
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