Job Description
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse and clinical leader looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the quality of care delivered to older Australians?
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We're looking for an experienced Care Director to provide clinical leadership within a residential aged care environment based near Wollongong, NSW. This is a key leadership position, working closely with the Residential Aged Care Manager to oversee clinical care, governance, quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
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About the Role
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You'll provide senior clinical leadership across the home, supporting nursing and care teams to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to nursing and care teams
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Overseeing clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
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Supporting accreditation and compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards
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Monitoring clinical audits, indicators and care outcomes
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Overseeing resident care planning, assessments and clinical documentation
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Supporting funding optimisation and accurate clinical submissions
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Providing guidance around medication management, infection prevention and clinical best practice
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Supporting the management of incidents,



hospital transfers, emergencies and outbreaks
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Working closely with residents, families, medical practitioners and allied health professionals
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Supporting recruitment, rostering, performance management and staff development
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Ensuring new team members receive appropriate induction, training and ongoing support
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Acting as the senior clinical leader within the home when required
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About You
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You'll be a confident and experienced clinical leader who enjoys developing teams and improving standards of care.
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To be successful, you'll have:
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Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
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At least 3 years' nursing management experience at ward level or above
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Previous experience within residential aged care
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Strong understanding of contemporary aged care clinical standards, funding and accreditation
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong clinical judgement, analytical and critical-thinking skills
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Experience with care planning and case management
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What's on Offer
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Permanent Opportunity
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Market-competitive salary + Super
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Monday – Friday roster
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76 hours per fortnight
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Supportive leadership environment
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📌 Care Director (Wollongong)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment
📍 Wollongong