We are a highly regarded not-for-profit, values-based organisation, offering residential, community and in-home aged care for over 30 years, to older people living in and around the city of Manningham.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Nurse Unit Manager on a permanent full-time basis to lead a 60-bed high-care residential aged care service at Doncaster Melaleuca Lodge (DML).

Reporting directly to the Clinical Care Manager, this newly created role provides clinical leadership and operational oversight within a service supporting residents with high physical care needs and generally lower cognitive complexity.

The role offers a combination of clinical and management shifts, allowing you to remain hands-on while leading the unit and supporting the team.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide clinical and operational leadership to deliver safe, high-quality resident care
- Lead, supervise and support RNs, ENs and PCWs.
- Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act, SIRS, AN-ACC and organisational requirements
- Act as the key clinical leader for residents, families, GPs and allied health providers
- Oversee care planning, clinical assessments, documentation and medication management
- Monitor and respond to clinical incidents, adverse events and complaints
- Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Support staffing coordination,



skill mix and workforce capability
- Coach, develop and provide performance feedback to team members
- Participate in the on-call roster with the Clinical Care Manager (approximately 1 week in 4)

- About You

- Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior clinical or aged care leadership role
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, SIRS, AN-ACC and clinical governance
- Proven leadership and team management capability
- Experience in high-care residential aged care
- Solid communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
- Ability to manage clinical complexity in a high-demand environment

What We Offer

- Opportunity to lead a high-acuity residential aged care service
- Supportive leadership structure and collaborative clinical team
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Meaningful work within a values-based aged care organisation
- Salary Packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 for everyday expenses and a meals and entertainment card of up to $2,650 per annum, plus novated car leasing options
- On-call allowances where applicable
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free uniform tops

* Please notes: this role will commence shortlisting and interviews as soon as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Doncaster)
🏢 MannaCare
📍 Doncaster