Clinical Care Manager

NewDirection Care | Bellmere, QLD

- Lead clinical quality, safety and continuous improvement
- Mentor Registered Nurses and House Companions
- Remain connected to residents through hands-on clinical leadership

Make a meaningful difference through clinical leadership

NewDirection Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Bellmere residential care community as a Clinical Care Manager.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will provide clinical leadership and operational guidance to our Registered Nurses and House Companions. You will help ensure residents receive safe, individualised and high-quality care while supporting our vision of enabling each person to enjoy “as normal a life as possible.”

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can balance clinical governance, team development and quality improvement while remaining genuinely connected to residents, families and everyday care delivery.

About the role

As Clinical Care Manager, you will help coordinate and oversee the care provided across the community. You will guide team members, maintain strong clinical standards and support compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Quality Standards and relevant professional and legislative requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing clinical leadership, direction and support to Registered Nurses and House Companions
- Working with the General Manager to coordinate safe and consistent care
- Supporting resident assessments, care planning, case conferencing and care-plan reviews
- Ensuring clinical documentation remains accurate, current and compliant
- Guiding the team in relation to AN-ACC documentation and processes
- Overseeing medication-management practices, including Medication Advisory Committee meetings and RMMR outcomes




- Supporting the management of complex clinical needs, including wound care, diabetes, behaviours, nutrition and hydration, pressure care and continence
- Liaising with residents, families, medical practitioners, pharmacy and allied-health professionals
- Supporting early and constructive resolution of clinical questions and concerns
- Reviewing incidents, risks, quality indicators and clinical data
- Participating in audits, accreditation activities and continuous-improvement initiatives
- Supporting staffing, orientation, performance development and retention strategies
- Coaching, mentoring and educating team members to strengthen clinical capability
- Supporting graduate nurses and less-experienced employees
- Providing after-hours support to the Registered Nurse team when required

The Clinical Care Manager may also work in a Registered Nurse capacity and provide direct clinical and personal care. This ensures leadership remains connected to residents, team members and the practical delivery of care.

About you

You are an experienced and approachable clinical leader who builds confidence in others. You can maintain clear standards while creating a supportive environment where employees feel comfortable asking questions, raising concerns and developing their skills.

You will bring:

- A Bachelor of Nursing
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- leadership qualifications desirable
- Infection Prevention and Control Lead course completion




- A minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant supervisory or management position, preferably within aged care or community care
- Knowledge of aged-care quality standards, accreditation processes and clinical governance
- Experience coaching employees, promoting teamwork and addressing performance or people matters appropriately
- A robust commitment to quality improvement and resident-centred care
- Sound clinical judgement and experience supporting residents with complex care needs
- Strong written communication, documentation and reporting skills
- Confidence using electronic clinical and care-management systems
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance
- COVID-19 and annual influenza vaccinations in accordance with applicable requirements

Why join NewDirection Care?

At NewDirection Care, clinical care forms part of a broader commitment to each resident’s dignity, independence, preferences and emotional wellbeing.

This role provides the opportunity to:

- Influence clinical quality and care delivery across the community
- Develop and mentor nursing and care employees
- Contribute to accreditation, governance and continuous improvement
- Build meaningful relationships with residents and families
- Help shape a positive, accountable and supportive workplace culture
- Work within NewDirection Care’s distinctive MICRO TOWN® model

Apply now

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse who combines strong clinical governance with compassionate, visible leadership, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your résumé and a cover letter outlining your clinical leadership and aged-care experience.

NewDirection Care values the different experiences, cultures and perspectives people bring to the workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

📌 Clinical Care Manager (Bellmere)
🏢 NewDirection Care
📍 Bellmere