Job Description

Nurse Unit Manager - Arcare Surrey Hills

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Maternity leave cover - 6-month fixed-term

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Why Join Arcare?

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- Job stability with meaningful and deeply rewarding work
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- Opportunities for career development and Career Progression
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- Allowances: Uniform, meals, shift and public holidays
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- Reward & Recognition programs
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Significant employee discounts for Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & much more
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About the Role

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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.

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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.

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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
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- Staff Supervision: Managing and leading a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, caregivers and support staff
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- Care Planning: Overseeing the development and implementation of individual care plans for each resident, considering their unique health requirements and preferences
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- Medication Management: Ensuring proper administration and management of medications for residents, adhering to prescribed schedules and protocols
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- 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
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- Crisis Management: Handling emergency situations and critical incidents promptly and effectively
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What we're looking for

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- Current AHPRA Registration
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- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Aged Care as a Registered Nurse
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- Knowledge of Aged Care accreditation standards
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- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with ANNAC
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- Expertise in medication administration and wound care with a commitment to ongoing clinical excellence
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- Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
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- An outstanding proficiency in care planning, goal setting and evaluation documentation
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- Capability to effectively lead and manage a team
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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.

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About Arcare

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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.

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Our people and culture set us apart and our ongoing focus of working together as one team.

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Please note that you must have Australian Working Rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain).

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Arcare values diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Nurse Manager (Williamstown)
🏢 Arcare Aged Care
📍 Williamstown