Clinical Nurse Manager

At Southern Cross Care WA, we help people live extraordinary lives, every day, connected to communities. 

 About the role and where you will be working: 

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

• Providing clinical leadership and direction to nursing and care teams.
• Coordinating resident admissions, assessments, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Reviewing and managing complex care needs, including wound care, behaviour support, and palliative care.
• Collaborating with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, residents, and families to achieve the best care outcomes.
• Supporting and promoting person centred care practices across the home.
• Leading quality improvement initiatives and participating in accreditation activities.
• Investigating resident incidents, monitoring clinical risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Providing coaching, mentoring, education, and competency assessments for care staff.
• Managing family enquiries and supporting positive resident and family relationships.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

About you: 

To be considered for this role you’ll need: 

• Current AHPRA registration.
• Confidence to act in Facility Manager role as required.
• Proven track record in leading & driving quality clinical outcomes.
• The ability to maximise funding via AN-ACC
• Well developed reporting & research skills.
• Sound clinical assessment and care planning capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, clinical governance, and aged care best practice.

Working with us 

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits. 
• Corporate Health Insurance discount
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.  
• Carers/personal leave 
• Service Awards for long standing employees 
• Flexible working environment  

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.  

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for: 

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months 
• Immunisation record (flu) for client facing roles  
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire 
• Proof of work rights  

About us  

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness. 

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio. 

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; 

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one. 

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group. 

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work. 

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au